SkyWest and sitting Reserve

JayAre · May 3rd, 2007, 13:29

How long before holding a line in SLC in either the Bro or RJ? Heard SLC is going junior any truth to that?

pilot602 · May 3rd, 2007, 22:01

SLC on the RJ is/has been relatively junior for at least the last year.

SLC on the Bro is relatively senior, 6 months or so just to get in and at least another two or three to be at the bottom end of the line holders.

Speaking on the FO side of things, that is.

JayAre · May 3rd, 2007, 23:55

Sounds if I were to interview and get hired the RJ would be the best for me in SLC

little_cricket · May 4th, 2007, 14:49

You don't get to choose....

GaTechKid · May 4th, 2007, 16:02

You may be able to delay a class date in order to try to get a different aircraft. I'd take whatever is first though.

Lee D · May 5th, 2007, 11:41

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Originally Posted by pilot602

SLC on the RJ is/has been relatively junior for at least the last year.

SLC on the Bro is relatively senior, 6 months or so just to get in and at least another two or three to be at the bottom end of the line holders.

Speaking on the FO side of things, that is.

It seems to cycle each year. Last fall/early winter, at least on the EMB, guys were getting SLC out of training or getting back in a month or so, then getting a line shortly after. When I was an FO my experience was similar to this.

Not sure about the RJ, but I would guess that the SLC EMB FO base/senority movement will improve as summer approaches.

Ophir · May 6th, 2007, 22:37

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Originally Posted by Lee D

It seems to cycle each year. Last fall/early winter, at least on the EMB, guys were getting SLC out of training or getting back in a month or so, then getting a line shortly after. When I was an FO my experience was similar to this.

Not sure about the RJ, but I would guess that the SLC EMB FO base/senority movement will improve as summer approaches.

It is so cyclical. I sat reserve, and didn't get call more than ten times, for seven months. For awhile I didn't think I was a pilot any more. I had to go in and ask to fly. But then last summer things started to move. By the time I transitioned, Sept 18, I was better than 50% of the pack for Bro FO's. It is really a crap shot. But like it was said earlier, take what ever is offered to you. Don't wait!

Hootie · May 8th, 2007, 14:34

I was told by crew support that they are "negative reserves" on the RJ fo in SLC this month, whatever that means. I would imagine someone hired today into the riddle jet would have a 89 hour credit line the day they finished ioe. Good luck!!

mrivc211 · May 8th, 2007, 16:07

as well as a 5 day trip with 2 days off, then another 4 day trip with 3 off.

jtrain609 · May 8th, 2007, 20:01

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

I was told by crew support that they are "negative reserves" on the RJ fo in SLC this month, whatever that means. I would imagine someone hired today into the riddle jet would have a 89 hour credit line the day they finished ioe. Good luck!!

The Riddle jet! Oh man, that's freaking brilliant!

Maximillian_Jenius · May 8th, 2007, 22:32

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Originally Posted by jtrain609

The Riddle jet! Oh man, that's freaking brilliant!

Still like "tv jet" but "riddle jet" is good too!

musicmixer · May 9th, 2007, 13:46

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Originally Posted by mrivc211

as well as a 5 day trip with 2 days off, then another 4 day trip with 3 off.

NAh, thats tooooo easy, its more like 5 on 2 off, 5 on 2 off, and so on. I know someone who got FOUR, five day trips this month, pretty sweet huh!

wheelsup · May 9th, 2007, 14:08

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Originally Posted by musicmixer

NAh, thats tooooo easy, its more like 5 on 2 off, 5 on 2 off, and so on. I know someone who got FOUR, five day trips this month, pretty sweet huh!

Blah blah blah...the other option is 1 year+ on reserve, no or negative growth, and no upgrades going on. Pick your poison, and count your blessings while you can...

GaTechKid · May 9th, 2007, 18:00

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Originally Posted by wheelsup

Blah blah blah...the other option is 1 year+ on reserve, no or negative growth, and no upgrades going on. Pick your poison, and count your blessings while you can...

It is a bit difficult to get too mad at getting an 11 day off 96 BLOCK line when PBS did give me the specific week I wanted off and the specific trips I asked for.

musicmixer · May 10th, 2007, 00:34

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Originally Posted by wheelsup

Blah blah blah...the other option is 1 year+ on reserve, no or negative growth, and no upgrades going on. Pick your poison, and count your blessings while you can...

Sorry it's so bad for you.

wheelsup · May 10th, 2007, 14:16

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Originally Posted by musicmixer

Sorry it's so bad for you.

It's not; I just find it humorous when people complain about things like you did. The alternative is much worse

.

Lee D · May 10th, 2007, 17:16

Riddle jet.

Hootie · May 10th, 2007, 23:51

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Originally Posted by mrivc211

as well as a 5 day trip with 2 days off, then another 4 day trip with 3 off.

Is it really possible to get 3 days off in a row here? Cause I would LOVE to know how to do that......

fly22 · May 11th, 2007, 01:04

Are your trips that bad at SKYW? 5 on with 2 off, ouch.

mrivc211 · May 11th, 2007, 02:39

In my last days as an FO, I would get 18-20 days off per month with about 78 hours credit. Thats almost unheard of these days.

musicmixer · May 11th, 2007, 11:09

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Originally Posted by wheelsup

It's not; I just find it humorous when people complain about things like you did. The alternative is much worse

.

But I'm a pilot and I'm good at complaining! You can find it humorous as much as you want, FOUR five day trips in a month suck (and I'm not even the one this happened to). FYI, my schedule is quite nice this month, 15 days off 88 hours credit and memorial day weekend off.

out

kellwolf · May 11th, 2007, 11:24

Is this a bad time to mention that last month I always had more than two days off in a row, and I had 5 days off in a row at one point?

bike21 · May 11th, 2007, 11:59

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Originally Posted by Hootie9750

Is it really possible to get 3 days off in a row here? Cause I would LOVE to know how to do that......

Short answer is yes. I am halfway up in seniority on the FO side in DEN and have been getting all 2-3 day trips with usually 3 off in between. (hopefully I don't jinx myself here!) So the ol' schedule has been pretty nice as of late

kellwolf · May 11th, 2007, 12:02

This month I've got all 2-days strung together into 4-days. I thought I was gonna hate it, but it's kinda nice being home every other night or better. I normally go with the 3-4 day lines to get more days off, but I had to bid around recurrent this month.

bike21 · May 11th, 2007, 12:13

Oh man 2 day back-to-backs are great! For me at least. If I can't have 3 day trips, I prefer those.

btw - Jayare, I spent 10 months commuting to reserve so it all depends on your timing.

May 3rd, 2007, 13:29	#1
JayAre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Multiple Posts: 1,021	SkyWest and sitting Reserve How long before holding a line in SLC in either the Bro or RJ? Heard SLC is going junior any truth to that? __________________ OIL=Satans Energy Drink!

May 3rd, 2007, 22:01	#2
pilot602 Old Skool Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: who haa Posts: 3,750	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve SLC on the RJ is/has been relatively junior for at least the last year. SLC on the Bro is relatively senior, 6 months or so just to get in and at least another two or three to be at the bottom end of the line holders. Speaking on the FO side of things, that is. __________________ .......................... p i l o t 6 0 2 insert something witty, here

May 3rd, 2007, 23:55	#3
JayAre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Multiple Posts: 1,021	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve Sounds if I were to interview and get hired the RJ would be the best for me in SLC __________________ OIL=Satans Energy Drink!

May 4th, 2007, 14:49	#4
little_cricket Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 136	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve You don't get to choose....

May 4th, 2007, 16:02	#5
GaTechKid Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Frigid NWA Hub Posts: 1,885	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve You may be able to delay a class date in order to try to get a different aircraft. I'd take whatever is first though. __________________ "I'd rather screw my way around the country then blow my way around..." - Saab 340 Driver

May 8th, 2007, 14:34	#8
Hootie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Zona Posts: 1,182	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve I was told by crew support that they are "negative reserves" on the RJ fo in SLC this month, whatever that means. I would imagine someone hired today into the riddle jet would have a 89 hour credit line the day they finished ioe. Good luck!! __________________ Whatever happened to catching a good old fashioned passionate ass whooping?

May 8th, 2007, 16:07	#9
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,052	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve as well as a 5 day trip with 2 days off, then another 4 day trip with 3 off.

May 10th, 2007, 17:16	#17
Lee D Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 629	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve Riddle jet.

May 11th, 2007, 01:04	#19
fly22 Old Skool Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: UT, SLC Posts: 1,569	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve Are your trips that bad at SKYW? 5 on with 2 off, ouch. __________________ Democrats- think you're too stupid to make your own financial decisions. Republicans- think you're too stupid to make your own personal decisions.

May 11th, 2007, 02:39	#20
mrivc211 Old Skool Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 2,052	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve In my last days as an FO, I would get 18-20 days off per month with about 78 hours credit. Thats almost unheard of these days.

May 11th, 2007, 11:24	#22
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,860	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve Is this a bad time to mention that last month I always had more than two days off in a row, and I had 5 days off in a row at one point? __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

May 11th, 2007, 12:02	#24
kellwolf Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 13,860	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve This month I've got all 2-days strung together into 4-days. I thought I was gonna hate it, but it's kinda nice being home every other night or better. I normally go with the 3-4 day lines to get more days off, but I had to bid around recurrent this month. __________________ "I'm The Doctor, by the way. Run for your life!"

May 11th, 2007, 12:13	#25
bike21 Old Skool Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: People's Republic of Boulder Posts: 2,292	Re: SkyWest and sitting Reserve Oh man 2 day back-to-backs are great! For me at least. If I can't have 3 day trips, I prefer those. btw - Jayare, I spent 10 months commuting to reserve so it all depends on your timing. __________________ Free SAPA! (and Tibet) ____________________ www.glenntilton.com

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