Leave eagle for skywest?
03-29-2012, 03:57 PM
#21
Rollin'
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I left Colgan for SkyWest 4 months ago. I had about 300 people below me and would have been on second year pay next week. I'm currently very happy with the decision, but ask me again in 5 years. I enjoy going to work more now than I used to, I have an easier commute, and though I make less money it's not like I was making great coin over there first or second year really. Though 10 months at Colgan and I was still on reserve, flew about 200 hours in that time, 3rd most junior on my airplane. 4 months here and I've already got 100 below me, including around 50 on the CRJ. I might hold a line in a month or two. It's luck and timing. Nobody can make the choice for you because every situation is different, but so far it's worked out for me. I will say that my class here was predominately prior 121 and a lot of people are happy to work here. The times are good here now. No telling that they will be in the future, but we seem about as well positioned as anyone else right now.
03-29-2012, 04:03 PM
#23
Underpaid...
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People like SKW, a lot of guys thinking about staying and thus becoming a senior pilot group with the same longevity "issue" Eagle has. With other airlines underbidding (GoJet), reorganizing (Pinnacle), bad contracts and no negotiating interest form the company (RAH,MESA) and BK (Eagle) SKW will likely become expensive. Now, my understanding is that SKW operates on the same foundation of happy employees = efficiency; this can only carry you so long as other airline managements continue to use CH11. It sucks the predicament we are in, but I hope for the best for all of those are trying to earn a noble career!
03-29-2012, 04:16 PM
#24
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I spent almost 6 years at Eagle before leaving for SkyWest. Been here over 7 years and very happy with my choice... Times are different now.. I think every regional will be going through changes over the next few years... Very hard to predict.
03-29-2012, 06:08 PM
#25
Line Holder
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Position: A320 - Left
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It all depends on what you want in you want in your career. I'm at Eagle, a bit more than 700 under me after the most recent cuts and almost 2 years on property. There is no way I would consider jumping ship to another regional unless I was out of options. Remember, when you leave you are going through another hiring process, long term, and waiting for IOE. By the time you are finally done with all of that its time for reserve again and not flying much. You might fly 100 hours in 4 + months. Or, you stay where you are, fly 85 to 95 hours a month here at Eagle and see how this whole thing shakes out. At that point you’re sitting that much closer to looking at places like Virgin, Sprit, Atlas, Southern Air, Kalitta (all taking 0 TPIC guys in the past) or even a major as time goes on. If a regional is where you want to spend your career, then go where you think things will look best. Trust me, I am as nervous as you are since we are all currently blind in this whole thing. Just my .02...good luck with your decision.
03-29-2012, 06:52 PM
#26
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It all depends on what you want in you want in your career. I'm at Eagle, a bit more than 700 under me after the most recent cuts and almost 2 years on property. There is no way I would consider jumping ship to another regional unless I was out of options. Remember, when you leave you are going through another hiring process, long term, and waiting for IOE. By the time you are finally done with all of that its time for reserve again and not flying much. You might fly 100 hours in 4 + months. Or, you stay where you are, fly 85 to 95 hours a month here at Eagle and see how this whole thing shakes out. At that point you’re sitting that much closer to looking at places like Virgin, Sprit, Atlas, Southern Air, Kalitta (all taking 0 TPIC guys in the past) or even a major as time goes on. If a regional is where you want to spend your career, then go where you think things will look best. Trust me, I am as nervous as you are since we are all currently blind in this whole thing. Just my .02...good luck with your decision.
03-29-2012, 07:25 PM
#27
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not sure how true this is, but had an airtran on the van in CMH one morning say he left Mesaba back when, for some other crummy regional, and if he had stayed at Mesaba he would be at Delta now on the 76 as an FO, instead hes getting a screw job by Southwest and is fairly JR as an FO now.
I would say if your senior to me, leave, if your junior, stay.
I think its so hard to tell man. We could get merged into the AA list, or even teamed into AA in a merger with USAIR. We could mixed into PSA/Piedmont in a merger. Skywest or anyone else could buy Eagle in exchange for most of AAs flying.
We also could get Comaird and you could sit here furloughing 50 every 3 months till your number comes.
We also could get a large chunk of the bigger planes. AA has had the chance to bid out this flying before on the 50 seat level and has not.
I would say if your senior to me, leave, if your junior, stay.
I think its so hard to tell man. We could get merged into the AA list, or even teamed into AA in a merger with USAIR. We could mixed into PSA/Piedmont in a merger. Skywest or anyone else could buy Eagle in exchange for most of AAs flying.
We also could get Comaird and you could sit here furloughing 50 every 3 months till your number comes.
We also could get a large chunk of the bigger planes. AA has had the chance to bid out this flying before on the 50 seat level and has not.
03-29-2012, 09:39 PM
#28
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Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: Finally a Capt.
Posts: 125
Honestly seems like an easy choice to make, to me. I've only been here 6 years and am a realist. Look at whats going on and go where your future is the most secure. I'm a middle of the road guy and base my decisions on the finances of ANY company I'm looking at. SkyWest isn't perfect, but if you look around its the only choice you have for security. My advice for your upcoming interview here, when you get it, is to be VERY humble, yet confident. Study hard. Look forward to seeing you on the line. Best of luck
03-30-2012, 11:36 AM
#29
Rollin'
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Interview, get the job offer and then decide. But like many before you once you’ve witnessed the interview process your decision will be easy! There’s not an airline out there that serves better Kool-Aid, I GUARENTEE IT! lol
03-30-2012, 02:50 PM
#30
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