nopantsILS

There's no competition when it comes to 1st year pay.

However, after vesting in the SKW bonus pool and taking advantage of displacements a 2-3 year FO could make $60-$65k here (incl per diem). The trip and duty rigs combined with displacement policy add up in terms of QOL and $$. The upgrade time here is between 1.5 and 2 years, with 40 more DTW CA slots being awarded today we shall see how low it will go.

You should definitely note that SKW upgrades are going to the Mid-west. Not anywhere near the West coast (4+ years and climbing).

If I didn't have a college degree, wanted AA, and was OK with the Envoy domiciles it would seem like a winner to me. SKW is certainly lacking in big bonuses, I could see how that's a factor to many. I don't see things changing here soon as they're still hiring 100 a month.

Air Stang 7

Has anybody made the lateral move to Skywest from another regional like Compass or Commutair?

nopantsILS

I think a bunch of guys bailed for Compass when they experienced that growth. They're the only regional not hiring right now, so currently I would say no. Although, even if they were hiring without an influx of flying or extension of the current flying deals I don't see where it would be a smart move for someone starting out in 2017.

I haven't heard of anyone going to Commutair although I'm sure it's happened. I primarily see people taking a lateral to the AA WO's for the bonuses and flow (mainly those without a 4 year).

Turbosina

For anyone considering coming here, just be aware that for the time being, and probably the foreseeable future, "SkyMidWest" would be a more appropriate name for this airline.

Significant amounts of flying have shifted from West Coast bases to DTW and ORD. With the E175 deliveries pretty much done, and with West Coast bases heavily overstaffed (45% of all SFO CRJ guys will be on reserve this month and for the foreseeable future), transitions, upgrades, and transfers into West Coast bases will be very limited for the foreseeable future.

If you live near ORD, MSP, or DTW, this is a great place to be. If you're a West Coaster? Not so much.

Just tellin' it like it is. Of course, this could all change tomorrow, but there are no signs that it will. Then again, this has all been in the works for quite some time and should come as no surprise to anyone...

word302

Lol. So you're using the last few months as the litmus for the future? Short-sighted might be an understatement here.

Groundpointfife

I think what Air Stang 7 is asking is has anyone left Compass for SkyWest recently with the stagnation. How many people are making the lateral transition to OO?

zondaracer

On the west coast your choices are SkyWest, Compass (not hiring), or Horizon. So what would you suggest for a west coast pilot?

Turbosina

Show me the growth opportunities on the West Coast. Who would we take flying from? If Horizon can't staff the 175s, maybe. But where else?

Turbosina

Definitely Skywest. But – just be aware you may be commuting for some time, and when you do get a West Coast base, you may be on reserve for quite some time longer.

word302

I'm not really sure what you're talking about. People are still getting west coast before finishing training. We continue to hire around 100/month. We're poised well to pick up any flying other carriers can't handle, which is happening monthly.