SkyWest and sitting Reserve

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JayAre

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How long before holding a line in SLC in either the Bro or RJ? Heard SLC is going junior any truth to that?
 
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.
 
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.
 
pilot602 said:
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.
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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.
 
Lee D said:
:yeahthat:

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.
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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!
 
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!!
 
Hootie9750 said:
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!!
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The Riddle jet! Oh man, that's freaking brilliant!
 
musicmixer said:
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!
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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...
 
wheelsup said:
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...
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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.
 
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.
 
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