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If you have low time, say close to the 1000 hrs. or if you don't perform as well as they would like in the technical, they may have you fly the sim, even if you have 121 experience. (07/06/08)
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Simulator is very pitch sensitive. do not even think about getting it trimmed out. ID stations and remember that even a sim needs clearance to land. (2/12/08)
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From all accounts, SkyWest has already given you a job if they call you to interview. Therefore, the job is yours to loose. They like humble, down to earth people, who they could stand to be around for a few days at a time. (2/6/08)
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As a older, experienced pilot who came from an airline with a union I find this comment out of line for this gouge. Sorry you didn't make the cut. 1/29/08
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SkyWest is hiring mainly younger, less experienced pilots who are more likely to be afraid to unionize. Older, more experienced pilots are being rejected. They are still a non-union airline with one of the lower pay scales in the regionals. If you are OK with that, then SkyWest is a great company to work for. (1/6/08)
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Skywest has never lowered its mins so the last comment about less experienced pilots is a joke. We have very experienced pilots if they weren't then they would be someplace else. (06/02/09)
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You have to pay for your own hotel-
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Candlewood Suites ~ $45/night
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Comfort Suites ~ $50/night
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Bring money for lunch (vending machines or food truck "roach coach")
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Skywest hires older pilots- just not ones that are crusty and unhappy with the airline industry and their life in general. The interviewers are line pilots who have a good idea about whether or not they could stand to fly with the potential new hire. It definitely sucks to fly with someone who projects their industry woes on you. Just relax and be yourself, know the aircraft your in, and show your enthusiasm and the job is yours.
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Received interview call X weeks after application.
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Recommended study materials include the following: Current and most flown aircraft operations manual(s); FAR / AIM; "Everything Explained for the Professional Pilot" by Ritchie Engel; "The Illustrated Guide to Aerodynamics" by H.C. Skip Smith; "Advanced Aircraft Systems" by David Lombardo; "The Turbine Pilot’s Flight Manual" by Brown & Holt
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According to their instructions, the sim is either an “ATC-810, non-motion, non-visual or Frasca 142 ...
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