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03-29-2017, 11:17 AM

#6511

Jvw700

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Awards still being processed but right now the most junior captain is a 02/22/2016 hire. May upgrade classes.

03-29-2017, 11:20 AM

#6512

word302

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Originally Posted by Jvw700

Awards still being processed but right now the most junior captain is a 02/22/2016 hire. May upgrade classes.

It's down to 10 months. We've obviously hit the wall of FOs who don't have the time to upgrade. Crazy, I never thought we would get here. That's less than 80% seniority company wide.

03-29-2017, 11:21 AM

#6513

nopantsILS

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Wow, one year one month from hire to upgrade award. We have to be hitting a ton of FO's without the SIC.

03-29-2017, 11:25 AM

#6514

nopantsILS

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Quote:

Originally Posted by word302

It's down to 10 months. We've obviously hit the wall of FOs who don't have the time to upgrade. Crazy, I never thought we would get here. That's less than 80% seniority company wide.

You have to wonder how many of those awarded an upgrade actually have the time. Crazy.

03-29-2017, 11:25 AM

#6515

hawk21

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Originally Posted by boboseatlle

I'm not trolling or trying to start a ****ing contest on which airline is better, I would appreciate some solid advice.

If you had to pick a regional today, would you still choose SkyWest or would you pick a wholly owned American regional where you have a flow and almost double the pay? If not, can you tell me why you would pick SkyWest again.

I really appreciate any solid answers. As you know, choosing a regional is a big decision and I'm trying to decide what's best for my career and family.

Used to live in DFW. Came to SKW for the reputation (and pay at the time). Moved to base. Don't regret it at all, even though the WOs are offering huge bonuses. Already holding a line. Barely sat reserve.

I was one of those people that was undecided between the two. I'm happy at SKW and believe I made the right choice.

03-29-2017, 11:28 AM

#6516

word302

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Originally Posted by nopantsILS

You have to wonder how many of those awarded an upgrade actually have the time. Crazy.

I'm guessing with the huge jumps between awards, she's checking as she goes.

03-29-2017, 11:31 AM

#6517

Jvw700

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If you don't have the required time, you don't get the award.

03-29-2017, 11:34 AM

#6518

N1234

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Jvw700

If you don't have the required time, you don't get the award.

Correct. Nothing gets published that doesn't meet all of the requirements:

1000 SIC
2500 Total
Age 23

03-29-2017, 11:41 AM

#6519

Turbosina

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Originally Posted by 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.

Are you looking at the same award lists I am? Look at the percentage of guys on reserve in West Coast bases (not counting PHX, which is growing quite a bit.) Yes, E175 guys are getting West Coast bases out of training. Now tell me how long they're gonna be on reserve.

A long time.

03-29-2017, 11:46 AM

#6520

N1234

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Another interesting one....

Check out the award in detail. One came from (previous position) ER7 FO MSP....
System glitch or something in the making?