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Old 11-03-2017, 06:58 PM
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Domicile Override Bonus Program incoming.

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Old 11-03-2017, 08:12 PM
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I’ll take the upgrade to ATL if they’ll positive-space me for all my commutes. I wouldn’t wish the SLC-ATL commute on anyone.
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Old 11-04-2017, 05:32 AM
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Interesting. Anyone care to share the email about upgrading?
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Old 11-04-2017, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by RemoveB4Flight
Interesting. Anyone care to share the email about upgrading?
This is the email:

Good Afternoon,

As a First Officer, the opportunity to upgrade has never been better. I want to make sure you know that with your seniority and required hours (2500 total fixed wing time and 1000 hours Company flight time or equivalent) you could hold the December 18th upgrade class. And although class begins Dec. 18, there will be no training December 24-26, giving you the holiday off.

There are currently just 13 available slots for ATL and DTW, so don't delay; submit your standing bid with no after date restrictions at SkyWest Online> Operations > Crewmember > Crew Info > Domicile Vacancy (click to bid) before Monday, November 6 at 11:00 MT.

Please see Training Requirements: SP 3015, 5 for details.

Fly Safe,

Captain T.T. Gallo
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Old 11-04-2017, 05:49 AM
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Thanks. Huh, I guess they are getting desperate.
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Old 11-04-2017, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by MidnightHauler
This is the email:

Good Afternoon,

As a First Officer, the opportunity to upgrade has never been better. I want to make sure you know that with your seniority and required hours (2500 total fixed wing time and 1000 hours Company flight time or equivalent) you could hold the December 18th upgrade class. And although class begins Dec. 18, there will be no training December 24-26, giving you the holiday off.

There are currently just 13 available slots for ATL and DTW, so don't delay; submit your standing bid with no after date restrictions at SkyWest Online> Operations > Crewmember > Crew Info > Domicile Vacancy (click to bid) before Monday, November 6 at 11:00 MT.

Please see Training Requirements: SP 3015, 5 for details.

Fly Safe,

Captain T.T. Gallo
Wow, never thought I'd see this day....just a few years ago it was an 8 year upgrade.
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Old 11-04-2017, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Turbosina
Been here over 3 years and that email from TG was the first of its kind I've ever seen. How do we not have enough FOs wanting to upgrade? Or is it just that nobody wants ATL or DTW?
I think a lot of folks are operating under the (possibly correct) assumption that the big three are going to be hiring like gangbusters in a couple years, and that they may not need that much PIC (likely <500, if any), so why kill themselves doing a crappy commute to a crappy base to fly a crappy airplane with crappy new-hire FO's... in the dead of winter.

I would say if you're hell-bent on getting moving on and maximizing career seniority do not EVER for ANY reason pass up a career progression opportunity. An anticipated, intentional, six month delay can turn into an unanticipated, unintentional 6+ year delay in a heartbeat. BTDT.
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Old 11-04-2017, 08:54 AM
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Anyone know who to talk to about credit for a fatigue call? I was working a flight with no F.O. (4pm scheduled) & the flight was “delayed” until the following morning at 7:30am. To avoid staying at the airport indefinitely (last day of the trip), I called in fatigue. Even if I would have continued the trip at the time of the call, would have timed out at an out-station (I had 2 more legs to go).
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Old 11-04-2017, 09:23 AM
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Anyone know who to talk to about credit for a fatigue call? I was working a flight with no F.O. (4pm scheduled) & the flight was “delayed” until the following morning at 7:30am. To avoid staying at the airport indefinitely (last day of the trip), I called in fatigue. Even if I would have continued the trip at the time of the call, would have timed out at an out-station (I had 2 more legs to go).
SAPA should have info on that o their web site.

I doubt you'll get paid based on what "would" have happened had you not called in.

Whether you get paid probably depends on your duty footprint prior to the fatigue call, and the time of the call.

If you had plenty of rest opportunity, and were adjusted to a PM schedule, and called off at 1900, maybe no pay.

If you had reduced rest, or am to pm flip-flop, with long duty day and called off after many hours on duty, probably get paid.
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Old 11-04-2017, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by rickair7777
SAPA should have info on that o their web site.

I doubt you'll get paid based on what "would" have happened had you not called in.

Whether you get paid probably depends on your duty footprint prior to the fatigue call, and the time of the call.

If you had plenty of rest opportunity, and were adjusted to a PM schedule, and called off at 1900, maybe no pay.

If you had reduced rest, or am to pm flip-flop, with long duty day and called off after many hours on duty, probably get paid.
Wow, so it would have just been better to “skip out” since it was the last 2 legs of the last day?!
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