New SkyWest base MKE

[Lee D]

Thought this might interest some of you who live in this region.

Just saw on the company site that MKE, or Milwaukee, will be a new RJ base (Looks like 200's only.) Effective early April.

[meyers9163]

There's already ORD so I dont really know if that's going to be of intrest to too many people out there in the "region". Appears most want SKW for the West Coast purpose!

[zmiller4]

Originally Posted by meyers9163

There's already ORD so I dont really know if that's going to be of intrest to too many people out there in the "region". Appears most want SKW for the West Coast purpose!

That's actually changing pretty fast. They've been getting a lot of folks from eastern US-based airlines, and from what I here some people are having to wait to get Chicago now (which used to easily be the most junior base). MKE is going to be an attractive option for some commuters who want to avoid the hell of ORD.

[meyers9163]

Originally Posted by zmiller4

That's actually changing pretty fast. They've been getting a lot of folks from eastern US-based airlines, and from what I here some people are having to wait to get Chicago now (which used to easily be the most junior base). MKE is going to be an attractive option for some commuters who want to avoid the hell of ORD.

Well I guess we all have to wait and see. I dont know if I quite believe this or not. Too many west coast pilots who hate the cold and dont want to work out of ORD or MKE. Just my 2cents though!

[jtrain609]

I don't think Skywest is going to have a lack of applicants because they opened an MKE base.

[falconvalley]

I would have been jumping for joy if I had gone to Skywest

[Seggy]

Originally Posted by falconvalley

I would have been jumping for joy if I had gone to Skywest

Ahh, but you are flying a 'real' airlplane not one of those POSes pukish RJs.

The experience you will gain on the 19hondy is unique, invaluable AND will make you 1000 times better than, taking off and putting on a computer to fly from MKE to DCA.

[Lee D]

Ouch!!! It's a good thing I fly the Brasilia, otherwise "thems fighting words."

[CaptChris]

Originally Posted by Seggy

Ahh, but you are flying a 'real' airlplane not one of those POSes pukish RJs.

The experience you will gain on the 19hondy is unique, invaluable AND will make you 1000 times better than, taking off and putting on a computer to fly from MKE to DCA.

Thank GOD for the computer... because if it didn't work, I would probably just run the RJ into the ground. Last trip I hand flew (yes... hand flew) the CRJ from Greenville, SC to LGA, am I still alive?? Or did my no talent, RJ driving, right seat sitting, warm body run myself into the ground??? I must've just got lucky this time... better leave it up to the "computer" in the future.

I am 1/1,000th of a B-1900 pilot. But.... compared to an FO on the B-1900 he could probably give a better safety briefing to the pax, close the door, show how to operate a seatbelt, and explain how O2 works 1,000 times better than myself.....

[jtrain609]

Originally Posted by CaptChris

Thank GOD for the computer... because if it didn't work, I would probably just run the RJ into the ground. Last trip I hand flew (yes... hand flew) the CRJ from Greenville, SC to LGA, am I still alive?? Or did my no talent, RJ driving, right seat sitting, warm body run myself into the ground??? I must've just got lucky this time... better leave it up to the "computer" in the future.

I am 1/1,000th of a B-1900 pilot. But.... compared to an FO on the B-1900 he could probably give a better safety briefing to the pax, close the door, show how to operate a seatbelt, and explain how O2 works 1,000 times better than myself.....

This is why there is animosity between freight drivers and RJ drivers. Don't forget about where you came from.

[Seggy]

Originally Posted by CaptChris

Thank GOD for the computer... because if it didn't work, I would probably just run the RJ into the ground. Last trip I hand flew (yes... hand flew) the CRJ from Greenville, SC to LGA, am I still alive?? Or did my no talent, RJ driving, right seat sitting, warm body run myself into the ground??? I must've just got lucky this time... better leave it up to the "computer" in the future.

I am 1/1,000th of a B-1900 pilot. But.... compared to an FO on the B-1900 he could probably give a better safety briefing to the pax, close the door, show how to operate a seatbelt, and explain how O2 works 1,000 times better than myself.....

It might have been a little harsh to what I said, but you flew single pilot freight and know exactly what I am talking about. You flew freight, which is a LOT harder than flying around the 19hondy. I think it should be mandatory to fly single pilot freight, a metro, or a 1900 in an 135 or 121 environment before setting foot in a jet.

I have been told seven times while jumpseating on RJs, that "if you want to fly a jet, give me your resume and I will get you a job here." Makes me want to puke.

[zmiller4]

Originally Posted by jtrain609

This is why there is animosity between freight drivers and RJ drivers. Don't forget about where you came from.

Nah, what little animosity exists is due to low-time regional FO's and derogatory comments towards RJ's.

[CaptChris]

Originally Posted by Seggy

It might have been a little harsh to what I said, but you flew single pilot freight and know exactly what I am talking about. You flew freight, which is a LOT harder than flying around the 19hondy. I think it should be mandatory to fly single pilot freight, a metro, or a 1900 in an 135 or 121 environment before setting foot in a jet.

I have been told seven times while jumpseating on RJs, that "if you want to fly a jet, give me your resume and I will get you a job here." Makes me want to puke.

Yeah... I know what you mean The 121 environment is great, but in my new hire class there were people that had never seen ice, never seen an MEL, never seen a CDL, never seen a thunderstorm, etc. It is frusterating.... 500 hours total time flying a CRJ. What you said wasn't really harsh... its true---just not for all CRJ pilots

[jtrain609]

Originally Posted by zmiller4

Nah, what little animosity exists is due to low-time regional FO's and derogatory comments towards RJ's.

My only problem with RJ's is that they don't pay enough for the type of equipment you're flying. I'm sure the flying is cool enough, and who knows I could end up in an RJ in another year; but I still don't think that RJ drivers make enough.

The whole low time thing kinda bugs me, but I mean seriously; I'm only a 700 hour wonder myself.

[CaptChris]

Originally Posted by jtrain609

My only problem with RJ's is that they don't pay enough for the type of equipment you're flying. I'm sure the flying is cool enough, and who knows I could end up in an RJ in another year; but I still don't think that RJ drivers make enough.

The whole low time thing kinda bugs me, but I mean seriously; I'm only a 700 hour wonder myself.

Jtrain... for what its worth... I flew 135 freight in a Seneca and C-402B/C, racked up about 2,000 total time, 500 multi.... there was no way in hell I was going to a regional. So I started looking at jobs in the corp./charter world. Most of the advice I got was that I needed turbine PIC/jet time, and the best way I found to get that was to go to a regional.

So here I am.... a lowly regional F/O, flying a shiny jet, making peanuts. The pay is low for the equip./job, but it is doable. I don't think there is any way to stop the slide either. I guess the best advice I could give is find your dream job, figure out what you need in terms of ratings/times/types/etc. and come up with a plan from there.

[jtrain609]

That's exactly why I'm sticking around where I'm at man. I was doing some looking and with the right base and equipment combo I could have 1,300 hours of turbine PIC by December 2008.

[berge7f9]

Originally Posted by Seggy

I think it should be mandatory to fly single pilot freight, a metro, or a 1900 in an 135 or 121 environment before setting foot in a jet.

I might go freight except for one thing:
Where are the reputable freight companies that hire pilots with less than 100 multi and dont fly aircraft with "multiple million MELs" attached to it?

where anti(Reputable) = GoJetish + Mesashish

Bottom line - one must know someone
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Back to the the thread's topic: wish MKE base was there during my days as Skywest's ORD manifest man. It would have been hella easier to nonrev back to SFO on Skywest-operated flights alone and without any United or Delta mainline NRSA goodies.

[jtrain609]

Amflight and Airnet.

[CaptChris]

Originally Posted by jtrain609

Amflight and Airnet.

Amflight is very good.... Ram Air Freight is pretty good too! I flew there, not many issues with MEL's.... but the bases are not great (east coast, out in BFE).

[Seggy]

Originally Posted by berge7f9

I might go freight except for one thing:
Where are the reputable freight companies that hire pilots with less than 100 multi and dont fly aircraft with "multiple million MELs" attached to it?

where anti(Reputable) = GoJetish + Mesashish

Bottom line - one must know someone

AirNet
Flight Express
Ram Air
AmFlight
Empire
Mountain Air Cargo
Wiggins

[Flysher]

Originally Posted by jtrain609

The whole low time thing kinda bugs me, but I mean seriously; I'm only a 700 hour wonder myself.

HUH? I thought you had 135 times.

[jtrain609]

Nope, not as a trainer. It's a long story.

[mtsu_av8er]

Originally Posted by berge7f9

I might go freight except for one thing:
Where are the reputable freight companies that hire pilots with less than 100 multi and dont fly aircraft with "multiple million MELs" attached to it?

where anti(Reputable) = GoJetish + Mesashish

Bottom line - one must know someone

My company doesn't even HAVE an MEL - if it's broke, you switch planes, or they fix it. And, you don't even have to have a multi-engine rating to get hired. You can upgrade into a twin with a brand-new multi rating.

Want a job?

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by mtsu_av8er

My company doesn't even HAVE an MEL - if it's broke, you switch planes, or they fix it. And, you don't even have to have a multi-engine rating to get hired. You can upgrade into a twin with a brand-new multi rating.

Want a job?

Where are your bases?

[wheelsup]

Originally Posted by ComplexHiAv8r

Where are your bases?