Skywest v2.0
10-14-2017, 04:10 PM
#8811
Line Holder
Joined APC: Feb 2016
Posts: 29
Which base covers the Delta Connection routes that go through CVG? Just curious. Thanks.
10-14-2017, 04:46 PM
#8812
Line Holder
Joined APC: Sep 2017
Posts: 42
SkyWest Pay
My question is just out of curiosity. I was looking at choosing SkyWest due to it being the largest regional out there but the pay was just terrible. Training pay was only 65 min gaurentee , 0 Bonus payouts. I see all the class sizes are still full. Why are people still going to Skywest?
Im curious how you guys get through training as well. With the regional I chose we get some of our bonus payouts upfront just to help feed ourselves, but honestly, I would be eating Bread and butter during training or canned soup every night had I come to OO.
I'm not mocking your airline by any means and have a lot of respect for you guys. But im just curious what your mindset was when you chose this airline over others? I get it , " company stability " , "QOL", seriously though, pay in certain aspects is QOL.
Im curious how you guys get through training as well. With the regional I chose we get some of our bonus payouts upfront just to help feed ourselves, but honestly, I would be eating Bread and butter during training or canned soup every night had I come to OO.
I'm not mocking your airline by any means and have a lot of respect for you guys. But im just curious what your mindset was when you chose this airline over others? I get it , " company stability " , "QOL", seriously though, pay in certain aspects is QOL.
10-14-2017, 04:52 PM
#8813
Line Holder
Joined APC: Sep 2017
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 56
My question is just out of curiosity. I was looking at choosing SkyWest due to it being the largest regional out there but the pay was just terrible. Training pay was only 65 min gaurentee , 0 Bonus payouts. I see all the class sizes are still full. Why are people still going to Skywest?
Im curious how you guys get through training as well. With the regional I chose we get some of our bonus payouts upfront just to help feed ourselves, but honestly, I would be eating Bread and butter during training or canned soup every night had I come to OO.
I'm not mocking your airline by any means and have a lot of respect for you guys. But im just curious what your mindset was when you chose this airline over others? I get it , " company stability " , "QOL", seriously though, pay in certain aspects is QOL.
Im curious how you guys get through training as well. With the regional I chose we get some of our bonus payouts upfront just to help feed ourselves, but honestly, I would be eating Bread and butter during training or canned soup every night had I come to OO.
I'm not mocking your airline by any means and have a lot of respect for you guys. But im just curious what your mindset was when you chose this airline over others? I get it , " company stability " , "QOL", seriously though, pay in certain aspects is QOL.
10-14-2017, 05:19 PM
#8814
Line Holder
Joined APC: Sep 2017
Posts: 71
Excited bird
Congratulations, Firebird! Good choice!
It’s a wonderful time to be alive and in aviation!!
It’s a wonderful time to be alive and in aviation!!
10-14-2017, 05:25 PM
#8815
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 936
I chose SKYW because they have an SFO base. They also had a good reputation in general and a good rep specifically for training.
I am 39. I bailed from a corporate job where I made 6 figures. I have about 13 years of 91/135 experience.
Overall I'm very happy I came here. The crews are all great. I haven't flown with anyone I disliked. The work rules are good compared to every other job I've had. The pay in training does suck but I had a lot of cash saved up from my 91 job.
Overall I'm happy but I'm applying to every major airline I can. Hoping to move on but enjoying the moment.
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I am 39. I bailed from a corporate job where I made 6 figures. I have about 13 years of 91/135 experience.
Overall I'm very happy I came here. The crews are all great. I haven't flown with anyone I disliked. The work rules are good compared to every other job I've had. The pay in training does suck but I had a lot of cash saved up from my 91 job.
Overall I'm happy but I'm applying to every major airline I can. Hoping to move on but enjoying the moment.
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10-14-2017, 06:03 PM
#8816
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2016
Posts: 122
Came here for LAX base. Got it. Easy commute.. I’d pay to have it this good. Any other regional didn’t work for that, except compass and they weren’t hiring when I interviewed around.
10-14-2017, 08:06 PM
#8817
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2016
Posts: 155
Aspen
For those who have done ASE flying.. what are the pros/cons that you've noticed from it? Did you ever have time to ski on overnights? Can you upgrade whenever or do you have to give notice to get out of the program to do so?
10-14-2017, 08:16 PM
#8818
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: I pilot
Posts: 2,049
Lots of pros and cons. PM me for more. The program is changing in December.
10-15-2017, 06:42 AM
#8819
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,017
The JAC overnights used to be (maybe still are?) at a ski resort hotel, which would give you free skis and a lift pass if you were there when the lifts were open.
PLENTY of 19+ hour SLC overnights... hotel is a across the street from a ski rental shop and the city bus runs to the cottonwood canyon resorts (caution, if it's an epic day the bus will be full).
10-15-2017, 07:11 AM
#8820
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,238
Aspen program just changed. They have LAX/SLC/DEN and Aspen flying bases. Pay is 1hr extra for each landing in Aspen. To early to tell how schedules will be. But sapa said it will pay verry well..??.. (heard fly 80hrs. Get paid 120).
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