Skywest v2.0
12-06-2017, 07:56 PM
#9551
Endless Reserve
Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: E190 FO
Posts: 386
I am not so sure we are “filling classes just fine”
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
Just taking advantage of US - Australia relations. E3 apply only to Australians, easy for Skywest and another recruiting tool. Company only needs to provide paperwork, visas are good for 2 years, endless renewals
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12-06-2017, 08:52 PM
#9552
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Joined APC: Mar 2017
Posts: 279
Portland went from 16 crews to 75 in a year. Seattle saw similar growth on the 175. San Diego Just opened and now has 45 175 crews. At least fifteen and perhaps as many as 24 175s coming in the next year for Alaska, all west coast. Thirty 175s coming next year for Delta, many if not most will go to LAX and SEA.
If that's not west coast growth, I don't know what is.
By comparison, Horizon might get 13 more 175s next year, and they might not get any. If they put the 175 in Portland, all of the Captain slots for the next year will go 20+ years senior. You would probably get stuck in the Q with brutal, garbage schedules.
Compass? Where else are you going to go if you want the west coast?
If that's not west coast growth, I don't know what is.
By comparison, Horizon might get 13 more 175s next year, and they might not get any. If they put the 175 in Portland, all of the Captain slots for the next year will go 20+ years senior. You would probably get stuck in the Q with brutal, garbage schedules.
Compass? Where else are you going to go if you want the west coast?
12-07-2017, 12:23 AM
#9553
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: I pilot
Posts: 2,049
I am not so sure we are “filling classes just fine”
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
Mesa
Expressjet
Endeavor
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Piedmont
12-07-2017, 12:28 AM
#9554
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: I pilot
Posts: 2,049
They also announced that they will park 15 Q400s.
12-07-2017, 02:16 AM
#9555
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Joined APC: Oct 2014
Posts: 727
I am not so sure we are “filling classes just fine”
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
As an aside, I'm not laughing, because this continues to set back ALL regionals, even those who actually try to raise the bar. Please folks, consider the repurcussions and what management actually thinks of you.
And no, Endeavor does not, so don't make up crap.
12-07-2017, 03:23 AM
#9556
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: I pilot
Posts: 2,049
Oops not Endeavor. An Aussie told me it was one of his options. Scratch that
12-07-2017, 04:48 AM
#9557
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: I pilot
Posts: 2,049
Compass, GoJet, and TSA accept E3 visas.
12-07-2017, 05:29 AM
#9558
Prime Minister/Moderator
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Position: Engines Turn Or People Swim
Posts: 40,017
I am not so sure we are “filling classes just fine”
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
If we are then can someone please explain why Skywest as only Regional is over in Australia recruiting pilots to come to the US and work?
We have over 30 Australian pilot’s in DTW working for Skywest without US passports or Greencards. They are here working with temporary work visas sponsored by Skywest and Skywest recruited these pilots in Australia.
Why would the company be recruiting in Australia if we are filling classes just fine here?
Oz has common language, common culture, no security worries, good GA infrastructure (plenty of pilots, real pilots vice MPL), and painless right to work path. That's the first place they'd look after Canada.
Plus it's a bit of a hassle to change employers on a work visa...
12-07-2017, 08:54 AM
#9559
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Joined APC: Oct 2016
Posts: 846
Compass just closed their DTW base and opened PHX. They also have LAX and PDX.
Today they're pushing it much farther than they would in the past, and getting away with it because most everybody wants to get their time and move on (Almost all the FO's and at least half the CA's). The ones who wanted to make it a home are getting caught up in the mess, getting fed up, putting apps out, and ceasing to care much.
This mentality is the problem. Wanting to get in and get out does not mean you can’t unionize while you are still on property in order to make it better. It’s a good insurance policy in case you find yourself stuck longer than planned.
The timing right now is good. You have more than four years before a new pay package. After unionizing, it’ll take about 2 years to get a contract.
12-07-2017, 09:02 AM
#9560
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Joined APC: Feb 2015
Position: Downward Dog
Posts: 1,875
Not only that but they look like us....AMIRITE
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