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01-06-2018, 12:40 PM

#9901

RickRoss

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Seniority in Seattle ERJ

With the phasing out of the CRJ in Seattle, it looks like there is mass exodus of CRJ FO’s to the ERJ. As an FO who’s been with SKW for 11months and towards the bottom of the seniority list, is there any good way to stay busy? Is there a button on PBS that says “I don’t care, just use me to fly”?
Hope this doesn’t sound like complaining, just trying to stay as busy as possible.
Thanks

01-06-2018, 01:09 PM

#9902

rmcbear08

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRoss

Is there a button on PBS that says “I don’t care, just use me to fly”?

'Avoid Reserve'?

01-06-2018, 05:05 PM

#9903

DelTacoBowl

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"ENDEAVOR or BETTER"

interesting conversation happening on the Republic forum. "Endeavor or better" seems to be the clamoring mantra and I can't imagine a logical person accepting anything less. Highlights how INCREDIBLY stupid we were and how smart OO management was for pushing that TA through early. I know hindsight is 20-20, but man, that TA we passed is brutal, now we can't do anything but wait until OO has recruitment problems, which may never materialize due to all the base locations etc.

01-06-2018, 05:10 PM

#9904

rswitz

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What are the chances of a new hire FO getting a DEN base? Which airplane would have the best shot at DEN? Thanks.

01-06-2018, 07:40 PM

#9905

NewGuy01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rswitz

What are the chances of a new hire FO getting a DEN base? Which airplane would have the best shot at DEN? Thanks.

Not sure about the CRJ but the ERJ will get you to DEN as an FO.

I’d plan on at least 6 months in ORD once you finish training. Might be less but best to manage expectations.

Maybe someone else can chime in about the CRJ. Could be a bette option could be worse

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01-06-2018, 08:11 PM

#9906

Voski

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Anyone see Republic's new TA? Not quite as hot as Endeavor's, but still pretty awesome nonetheless.

01-06-2018, 09:03 PM

#9907

NewGuy01

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RickRoss

With the phasing out of the CRJ in Seattle, it looks like there is mass exodus of CRJ FO’s to the ERJ. As an FO who’s been with SKW for 11months and towards the bottom of the seniority list, is there any good way to stay busy? Is there a button on PBS that says “I don’t care, just use me to fly”?

Hope this doesn’t sound like complaining, just trying to stay as busy as possible.

Thanks

I need a long call reserve, never ever call button.

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01-07-2018, 06:58 AM

#9908

WesternSkies

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Posts: 1,875

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Originally Posted by GearUpHeadDown

Union means merged lists with XJT.. be careful what you wish for.

exactly. Exhibit A. This ASA Pilot.

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Originally Posted by TheBlueBaron

And 100’s more ASA pilots (that would have been happy to merge with skyw pilots) are off to skyw competitors (Envoy, PSA, etc...). The attrition in January will be massive to those places. I’m sure those airlines would like to thank chip personally.

Will be fun to watch Chip try to staff skyw over the next few years as attrition picks up. Might be wishing he had held on to the ASA folks. But hey, at least when the skyw pilots are flying max days on and min days off, sapa will be there looking out for you.

Well done chip

01-07-2018, 08:16 AM

#9909

Flymeaway

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rswitz

What are the chances of a new hire FO getting a DEN base? Which airplane would have the best shot at DEN? Thanks.

DEN is easy as an FO right now. You can check out Home » SkyWest Airlines careers and the seniority tab above the domicile map to see updated info. They keep it pretty current. As it stands, you’d probably get DEN before you’re done with IOE on either the CRJ or ERJ. The only problem is CA is pretty senior on either aircraft there, as you can see.