Skywest

jsb172 · October 24th, 2006, 19:52

After thinking about it for a while I called skywest back and said thanks but no thanks for an interview. I obviously filled out online app, partly because I wanted to see how quick they called. I thought hard about it but I gotta say I enjoy my job now and combine that with the first year pay, I just can't do it. I could care less what type of "shiny jet" I fly so I just decided having weekends off and a decent pay check means more to me than saying I am an airline pilot. I'll stick with the baron for now. For all those that want to work there, she told me on the phone that if I changed my mind I could call her back anytime, Seems as though they are hiring by the boatload.

JayAre · October 24th, 2006, 21:50

What were your times?
Was this Camille(sp)? that you talked to

subpilot · October 24th, 2006, 22:24

I applied last Thursday online with Skywest and still no phone call. I thought I would get a ring within 24hrs with how they are hurting so badly for new hires. I am only 100 hrs away from 135 mins and still am debating between regional and frieght. I am interested to see someone decline 121 for 135. Makes me think that 135 is not that bad.

CaptainChris87 · October 24th, 2006, 22:30

Well congratulations on you getting hired!

falconvalley · October 24th, 2006, 23:21

I got a call after two weeks. And yes they want to hire something like 500 pilots. Everybody's hiring. If you have at least 750/50, you'll be competative with more than one regional.

jsb172 · October 25th, 2006, 00:00

Yeah I got around 2200TT / 1250 multi. I have LOVED 135 flying. I don't want to do it for ever but I the experiences that I have gained have been invaluable. I recommend it to anyone who wants to be different than the status quo. Regionals aren't going anywhere, try 135 and if you don't like it 121 will always be there.

mtsu_av8er · October 25th, 2006, 01:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by subpilot

I am interested to see someone decline 121 for 135. Makes me think that 135 is not that bad.

Who said that it's bad at all? Do you think that it's bad because there's no radar and Air Conditioning?

I'm curious . . .

falconvalley · October 25th, 2006, 03:46

You don't see pretty planes at alot of the 135 freight outfits and the equipment isn't always standardized. 135 just doesn't hold the prestige that 121 does. It's mostly based on misconception, though. You might not find an autopilot or a hot flight attendant (no offense to 121, at all, i mean it!), but you might like it, nonetheless. It's an experience. It's tough, but it's an experience.

I flew with some corporate guys a few years back. Two were former freightdogs and two came from the corporate side. At the time I only had 550 TT. The freightdogs kept telling me to go fly freight for a while and then go back if I wanted to. The two coporate guys didn't really know what they meant by that. Well, now I know. If you can intercept an ILS, turning right at the marker, in the ice, fly an approach down to 280/24G35 1800 RVR 100 VV +SN at 4 am to a 3000 ft runway on a steep hill in the dead of winter, you know you can run with the big boys!

How's that, JB? Is that close?

October 24th, 2006, 19:52	#1
jsb172 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 61	Skywest After thinking about it for a while I called skywest back and said thanks but no thanks for an interview. I obviously filled out online app, partly because I wanted to see how quick they called. I thought hard about it but I gotta say I enjoy my job now and combine that with the first year pay, I just can't do it. I could care less what type of "shiny jet" I fly so I just decided having weekends off and a decent pay check means more to me than saying I am an airline pilot. I'll stick with the baron for now. For all those that want to work there, she told me on the phone that if I changed my mind I could call her back anytime, Seems as though they are hiring by the boatload.

October 24th, 2006, 21:50	#2
JayAre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Multiple Posts: 986	Re: Skywest What were your times? Was this Camille(sp)? that you talked to

October 24th, 2006, 22:24	#3
subpilot Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 679	Re: Skywest I applied last Thursday online with Skywest and still no phone call. I thought I would get a ring within 24hrs with how they are hurting so badly for new hires. I am only 100 hrs away from 135 mins and still am debating between regional and frieght. I am interested to see someone decline 121 for 135. Makes me think that 135 is not that bad. __________________ Together We Served "Helicopters don't actually fly. They just beat the air into submission." -Firebird2XC

October 24th, 2006, 22:30	#4
CaptainChris87 Old Skool Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 1,754	Re: Skywest Well congratulations on you getting hired! __________________ -CP/MEL-IR;AGI -Former Airline Intern/Sightseeing tours pilot -A.A.: Transfer studies, admission to UC Santa Barbara and Cal state -Business Administration:Finance Major C/O Fall 2009

October 24th, 2006, 23:21	#5
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,924	Re: Skywest I got a call after two weeks. And yes they want to hire something like 500 pilots. Everybody's hiring. If you have at least 750/50, you'll be competative with more than one regional. __________________ British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower replies: "And where is the world's most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?"

October 25th, 2006, 00:00	#6
jsb172 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 61	Re: Skywest Yeah I got around 2200TT / 1250 multi. I have LOVED 135 flying. I don't want to do it for ever but I the experiences that I have gained have been invaluable. I recommend it to anyone who wants to be different than the status quo. Regionals aren't going anywhere, try 135 and if you don't like it 121 will always be there.

October 25th, 2006, 03:46	#8
falconvalley Old Skool Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: KMKE Posts: 1,924	Re: Skywest You don't see pretty planes at alot of the 135 freight outfits and the equipment isn't always standardized. 135 just doesn't hold the prestige that 121 does. It's mostly based on misconception, though. You might not find an autopilot or a hot flight attendant (no offense to 121, at all, i mean it!), but you might like it, nonetheless. It's an experience. It's tough, but it's an experience. I flew with some corporate guys a few years back. Two were former freightdogs and two came from the corporate side. At the time I only had 550 TT. The freightdogs kept telling me to go fly freight for a while and then go back if I wanted to. The two coporate guys didn't really know what they meant by that. Well, now I know. If you can intercept an ILS, turning right at the marker, in the ice, fly an approach down to 280/24G35 1800 RVR 100 VV +SN at 4 am to a 3000 ft runway on a steep hill in the dead of winter, you know you can run with the big boys! How's that, JB? Is that close? __________________ British Airways flight asks for push back clearance from terminal. Control Tower replies: "And where is the world's most experienced airline going today without filing a flight plan?"

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