Skywest v2.0
05-02-2017, 06:48 AM
#7101
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 30
Hey guys. FO new hire here. I'm trying to figure out which regional I will end up at. I know you all love this question....The 3 I have offers from that I'm considering are Skywest, PDT, and PSA. I've pretty much got it narrowed down to PDT and Skywest. I know this is a personal question as there are multiple variables, all of which I've considered. For me the flow is enticing at PDT. Strictly on QOL and bases I would prefer Skywest. However it appears career progression will occur faster with PDT which is also important to me. Numbers currently show flow to American in 4-5 years at PDT. If anyone has selling points they want to throw at me for PDT or Skywest, go for it. I fully anticipate the smart ass remarks and belittling these forums are rampant with. 13 years in the military, I can take it. 
Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
05-02-2017, 07:05 AM
#7102
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,042
Don't call Skywest a regional, their pilot group might take offense. They consider themselves mainline. But in all seriousness, go to PDT with guaranteed flow. Even if it's used as a recruiting tool, you're still able to apply to any other legacy carriers like any other regional without a flow. Why not increase your chances at no cost?
Any drooling moron can flow, while getting hired off the street can be a real crapshoot, even for those fully qualified.
But SKW might be a better option if you're older and plan staying on at a regional. Wouldn't want your WO to be absorbed by mainline to solve a pilot shortage, and then end up commuting to reserve at JFK at age 61.
05-02-2017, 10:41 AM
#7103
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 25
135 to 121
Looking to make the jump to 121. Id like to make an informed decision without the bias of a recruiter.
Pay: This would be a paycut, however it looks like there is a bonus of $7500 for previous 135 experience. I've also heard that there is a bonus for taking the CRJ instead of the ERJ. Can anyone confirm?
Base: I live in LA. "Right now" how long is it taking to get to LAX on the CRJ or ERJ.
Line/Reserve: Right now, how long is reserve for the most junior base on the ERJ and CRJ. How long is reserve in LAX on the CRJ and ERJ
Upgrade: At present what is the upgrade time for both airframes at their respective junior base and LAX.
Thanks for any assistance.
Pay: This would be a paycut, however it looks like there is a bonus of $7500 for previous 135 experience. I've also heard that there is a bonus for taking the CRJ instead of the ERJ. Can anyone confirm?
Base: I live in LA. "Right now" how long is it taking to get to LAX on the CRJ or ERJ.
Line/Reserve: Right now, how long is reserve for the most junior base on the ERJ and CRJ. How long is reserve in LAX on the CRJ and ERJ
Upgrade: At present what is the upgrade time for both airframes at their respective junior base and LAX.
Thanks for any assistance.
05-02-2017, 10:47 AM
#7104
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,238
Hey guys. FO new hire here. I'm trying to figure out which regional I will end up at. I know you all love this question....The 3 I have offers from that I'm considering are Skywest, PDT, and PSA. I've pretty much got it narrowed down to PDT and Skywest. I know this is a personal question as there are multiple variables, all of which I've considered. For me the flow is enticing at PDT. Strictly on QOL and bases I would prefer Skywest. However it appears career progression will occur faster with PDT which is also important to me. Numbers currently show flow to American in 4-5 years at PDT. If anyone has selling points they want to throw at me for PDT or Skywest, go for it. I fully anticipate the smart ass remarks and belittling these forums are rampant with. 13 years in the military, I can take it. Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
Seriously though, this is a big decision obviously and I'm pretty much at the point of flipping a coin so any input helps. Thanks.
05-02-2017, 10:58 AM
#7105
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 311
Hey Glide,
I will tell you all the guys in your class and the pilots on the line are all good people. I had a horrible experience with CPS recently. Training department is complete ****. The lines of communication are only one way. I'm at Skywest now and training and management is much better. I agree some of the recruiters were a bit smug but haven't looked back since. I know my experience was few and far between but it still happened.....
I will tell you all the guys in your class and the pilots on the line are all good people. I had a horrible experience with CPS recently. Training department is complete ****. The lines of communication are only one way. I'm at Skywest now and training and management is much better. I agree some of the recruiters were a bit smug but haven't looked back since. I know my experience was few and far between but it still happened.....
05-02-2017, 02:03 PM
#7106
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2015
Position: Armchair Capt
Posts: 191
I get that we refer to 'Regionals' but I think it's a term that's outlived is accuracy if not usefullness. OO has more aircraft, destinations (in and out of the USA) and pilots than a lot of 'mainline' carriers around the world (I just flew on QANTAS - and they're a small outfit compared to SKW)...just saying...
05-02-2017, 02:55 PM
#7107
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,464
We should really call them mainline, and aubcontractors
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05-02-2017, 03:14 PM
#7108
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2015
Position: Guppy Gear Slinger
Posts: 1,990
Nobody here thinks we're mainline.
05-02-2017, 03:19 PM
#7109
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Joined APC: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,464
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05-02-2017, 03:39 PM
#7110
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2016
Posts: 336
You many not, but some of your fellow pilots drink too much from the fountain.
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