Skywest v2.0
09-19-2016, 05:27 PM
#3331
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 50
How was SkyWest training simulator and initial ground ? Anything you can recommend that I can study?
I am concerned about the simulator as that will be a brand new experience.
I am coming from instructing part 61.
I am concerned about the simulator as that will be a brand new experience.
I am coming from instructing part 61.
09-19-2016, 05:27 PM
#3332
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: CRJ FO
Posts: 4,601
They aren't throwing money at you because you do a good job lol secondly, a bonus of any sort won't deter anyone from going to mainline , so st best it deters you from lateral moves from a forever reserve at envoy , crappy trips , work rules, treatment at psa to a LCC or a better regional
09-19-2016, 05:36 PM
#3333
Dumb Pilot
Joined APC: Apr 2013
Position: Broke
Posts: 784
They will fill classes until they can't. When that day comes it will be to late to throw money to attract pilots. The money will be a very big recruitment delema in the near future.
09-19-2016, 05:39 PM
#3334
On Reserve
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 17
The simulator training is excellent. From what I have been told, it seems to be one of the better simulators....didn't really notice a difference once I got in the plane. I came from instructing as well and didn't have a problem. The speed of a jet takes getting used to, but otherwise the instructors do an excellent job at explaining everything and will go the extra mile to help you out if you ask and are making a reasonable effort. Same goes with ground school. Make sure you have all the ep&l's memorized BEFORE coming to ground school, it will allow you to devote all of your time to studying the classroom material. Also, looking over Excemption 3585 and FAR 117 isn't a bad idea, most people seem to get hung up on those topics during indoc.
09-19-2016, 07:40 PM
#3335
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: ERJ CA
Posts: 1,082
Nonetheless, SGU needs to open their wallets. Our pay rates aren't even industry-average anymore.
09-20-2016, 05:50 AM
#3337
Ich bin Pilot von Beruf
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: CRJ Kapitän
Posts: 615
I have a friend at PSA who tells me all the stories there. Yeah, no thanks, I'll stay put here.
09-20-2016, 06:34 AM
#3338
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2012
Position: CRJ FO
Posts: 4,601
I'm not sure when your friend was hired, but I don't have any complaints personally. Been here almost 2 years. Holding a line for almost a year now. I usually only work 12-14 days /month and I make good money and travel. Reserve sucks here, but I'm pretty sure that's everywhere.
09-20-2016, 06:47 AM
#3339
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: Downward Dog
Posts: 1,875
Trips are great if you can pick your schedule with the SAP. I usually get 2 or 3 overnights at home every month and my 4 days credit anywhere from 17 to 24 hours typically (they could hardly get worse than 17 or better than 24). I've got a 5 day next month worth about 32 hours, then a 4 day and a 3 day worth another 35 hours. I work 12 days next month and I'm off the rest and I still managed 2 overnights at home. Some of the trips awarded to you on reserve suck but that's almost anywhere on reserve.
Anyway, I hope you guys see more money and contract improvements soon. It just fuels the fire for everyone else... A rising tide and all that.
Anyway, I hope you guys see more money and contract improvements soon. It just fuels the fire for everyone else... A rising tide and all that.
Pay for established pilots at all companies needs to come up now. The race for the new hire has finally (mostly) leveled out with AMERICAN WO finally following suit.
09-20-2016, 07:19 AM
#3340
Ich bin Pilot von Beruf
Joined APC: Aug 2016
Position: CRJ Kapitän
Posts: 615
And I have a friend who used to work at SkyWest and has told me about the crap there. Every regional (and every airline) has dirty laundry and things wouldn't be normal if pilots weren't complaining about something.
I'm not sure when your friend was hired, but I don't have any complaints personally. Been here almost 2 years. Holding a line for almost a year now. I usually only work 12-14 days /month and I make good money and travel. Reserve sucks here, but I'm pretty sure that's everywhere.
I'm not sure when your friend was hired, but I don't have any complaints personally. Been here almost 2 years. Holding a line for almost a year now. I usually only work 12-14 days /month and I make good money and travel. Reserve sucks here, but I'm pretty sure that's everywhere.
I hope pay is raised here too but that will depend on how many people our recruiting team is able to pull in...and right now it's still a lot compared with other regionals.
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