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I joined the SkyWest "program" awhile ago that offered UVSC kids an interview with less time. The program is back up with a price and an interview. Below is an E-mail I recieved and pasted it here so it looks choppy. Would any one recommend this career route? SkyWest is my dream airline.
This notice is for the students who enrolled in the SkyWest/UVSC Pilot
Career Program last year. SkyWest has just approved the training
curriculum of the Pilot Career Foundation (PCF). Once you have completed the
training program that is outlined in the letter below, PCF will
schedule your interview. Because of the number of students in this program
(232), SkyWest requests that there be a 6 month window inwhich to schedule
the interviews. All scheduling will be first come first served. This
guarentee of an interview is valid until January of 2006.
If you recently have joined the Pilot Career Foundation, a simular
program with a regional airline will be offered to you shortly. (Likely
within the next 60 - 90 days.)
March 9, 2002
Dear SkyWest/UVSC Pilot Career Program member,
During the last year the airline industry has gone through a crisis
that few could have predicted. No doubt you, like many others, have had to
reevaluate your career path and how you would achieve your goals.
About a year ago you joined the UVSC/SkyWest Pilot Career Program.
Because of liability concerns raised by the State of Utah’s Attorney
General’s Office and Counsel for SkyWest, the program was interrupted, but
not forgotten. Your membership has been transferred over to Pilot Career
Foundation (PCF), a non-profit, 501 (c)(3). The new name of the airline
preparatory program is the “Pilot Career Program”. About six months ago
you should have received a letter from SkyWest Airlines inviting you to
interview with them. Then came September 11th. Now that the initial
uncertainty is over, SkyWest is again inviting you to interview.
What is SkyWest requiring of you?
1. A two or four year degree from a Regionally Accredited College.
2. Commercial/Instrument/Multi-engine ratings.
3. 750 hours Total Time.
4. 100 hours multi-engine.*
5. Additional 100 hours instrument (including simulator/hood).
6. Certificate of Completion from the Pilot Career Foundation.
*The twenty hours in the “level A”, full motion simulator that you will
receive in the Tier III phase of training can be logged as multi-engine
and turbo jet time.
In order to receive a certificate of completion from the Pilot Career
Foundation, you must:
· Furnish PCF with a letter of recommendation from a PCF member flight
school. If you do not have a letter of recommendation from a PCF member
school, you may take a Tier I check ride upon arrival at a Tier II
school. The cost of the Tier I check ride is not included in the price of
the Pilot Career Program.
· Complete the Pilot Career Program Tier II phase of training, which
consists of:
1. Eight hour ground school consisting of:
a. Crew resource management
b. Airline procedures
c. Introduction to the AST Hawk II
d. Flows
2. Sixteen hours in an AST Hawk II FTD including:
a. Crew resource management
b. Airline procedures
c. Emergency procedures
d. Loft training
3. Four hour Standardization Advancement Check ride (SAC).
Student must pass this check ride before proceeding on to Tier III
phrase of training.
· Complete the Pilot Career Program Tier III phase of training:
(Training is based on two-student crew.)
1. Eight hour ground school consisting of:
a. Trainer Orientation
b. Basic Instrument Scan Technique and Maneuver Review.
c. Orientation Skills
d. Navigation Skills
e. Flight Management and Instrument Approaches
2. Twenty hours as NFP Captain and FP First Officer
a. Ten hours in B-727 level A, full motion flight simulator
b. Ten hours in B-737 level A, full motion flight simulator
3. Oral Interview Preparation Course
There are currently four flight schools that offer the Tier II phase of
training and one Tier III School. (See attached list.) Training is
based on a crew of two. You may team up with someone you know or ask the
Tier II or III school to assign you a sim partner.
You may notice that there are some changes in the program. The Tier II
phase of training was designed by Pam Mannon, Director of
Standardization and Training for PCF. (Pam wrote the EMB-145 training program for
Continental Express and was also a check airman). The Tier III phase of
training was designed by Bo Corby, who is a Captain for North West
Airlines. Capt. Corby is also on ALPA’s Training Committee. The Tier III
phase of training is similar to the training his company gives to North
West pilots who come to him after failing an upgrade check ride.
Cost of Program: $4,795 (This does not include room and board while in
training.)
Completion Time: Two weeks
Start Date: You may call a Tier II school at any time to schedule your
training. All training and the SkyWest interview are based on first
come, first served.
Projected 1st Interview: After April 1st
The Disclaimers:
1. The certificate of completion does guarantee you an Interview with
SkyWest Airlines at SkyWest convenience, no longer than 6 months from
time of request.
2. It does not guarantee that you will be hired.
3. Once hired, your class date is between you and SkyWest.
4. In lieu of the SkyWest interview, you may opt to interview with any
of the regional airlines that PCF has a letter of agreement with. You
will be notified of any future agreements. Interviewing with another
regional negates any future obligation of an interview with SkyWest.
5. Once you start the Tier II training, the cost of that phase of
training is earned in full, there are no refunds.
6. Once you start the Tier III training, the cost of that phase of
training is earned in full, there are no refunds.
7. The Tier II and III flight schools are solely responsible for
determining if you have passed their phase of training.
8. PCF, the Tier II and III Schools will do everything reasonably
possible to help you succeed, however they do not guarantee that you will
pass any phase of training.
9. If you fail the Tier II or III phase of training, you may apply for
additional training, however, you will be responsible for all
associated costs.
10. If you fail the airline interview, you may apply for additional
training from either the Tier II or Tier III School, however you will be
responsible for all associated costs and there is no guarantee for a
second interview.
11. PCF will not recommend or provide a certificate of completion
unless you have successfully completed the Tier II and III training program.
12. The original $195 enrollment fee that you paid has been earned in
full and is not refundable, regardless of if you choose to pursue the
Pilot Career Program or not.
Procedures: Prior to scheduling the Tier II phase of training, you must
send a check to PCF for the entire program fee. The Tier II School will
confirm with PCF that you have paid the program fee and you are one of
the 232 original members of the SkyWest Pilot Career Program. Your Tier
II School will contact the Tier III School to schedule your final
training. When notified by the Tier III school of your successful
completion, PCF will schedule your airline interview. Interviews are based on
first come first served.
Note: PCF is willing to schedule your SkyWest Interview prior to your
taking the training once the Program fee is paid and your Tier II and
III classes have been scheduled.
Make check payable to:
I cut the rest out from here, thanks to anyone who read this much and commented!!!
This notice is for the students who enrolled in the SkyWest/UVSC Pilot
Career Program last year. SkyWest has just approved the training
curriculum of the Pilot Career Foundation (PCF). Once you have completed the
training program that is outlined in the letter below, PCF will
schedule your interview. Because of the number of students in this program
(232), SkyWest requests that there be a 6 month window inwhich to schedule
the interviews. All scheduling will be first come first served. This
guarentee of an interview is valid until January of 2006.
If you recently have joined the Pilot Career Foundation, a simular
program with a regional airline will be offered to you shortly. (Likely
within the next 60 - 90 days.)
March 9, 2002
Dear SkyWest/UVSC Pilot Career Program member,
During the last year the airline industry has gone through a crisis
that few could have predicted. No doubt you, like many others, have had to
reevaluate your career path and how you would achieve your goals.
About a year ago you joined the UVSC/SkyWest Pilot Career Program.
Because of liability concerns raised by the State of Utah’s Attorney
General’s Office and Counsel for SkyWest, the program was interrupted, but
not forgotten. Your membership has been transferred over to Pilot Career
Foundation (PCF), a non-profit, 501 (c)(3). The new name of the airline
preparatory program is the “Pilot Career Program”. About six months ago
you should have received a letter from SkyWest Airlines inviting you to
interview with them. Then came September 11th. Now that the initial
uncertainty is over, SkyWest is again inviting you to interview.
What is SkyWest requiring of you?
1. A two or four year degree from a Regionally Accredited College.
2. Commercial/Instrument/Multi-engine ratings.
3. 750 hours Total Time.
4. 100 hours multi-engine.*
5. Additional 100 hours instrument (including simulator/hood).
6. Certificate of Completion from the Pilot Career Foundation.
*The twenty hours in the “level A”, full motion simulator that you will
receive in the Tier III phase of training can be logged as multi-engine
and turbo jet time.
In order to receive a certificate of completion from the Pilot Career
Foundation, you must:
· Furnish PCF with a letter of recommendation from a PCF member flight
school. If you do not have a letter of recommendation from a PCF member
school, you may take a Tier I check ride upon arrival at a Tier II
school. The cost of the Tier I check ride is not included in the price of
the Pilot Career Program.
· Complete the Pilot Career Program Tier II phase of training, which
consists of:
1. Eight hour ground school consisting of:
a. Crew resource management
b. Airline procedures
c. Introduction to the AST Hawk II
d. Flows
2. Sixteen hours in an AST Hawk II FTD including:
a. Crew resource management
b. Airline procedures
c. Emergency procedures
d. Loft training
3. Four hour Standardization Advancement Check ride (SAC).
Student must pass this check ride before proceeding on to Tier III
phrase of training.
· Complete the Pilot Career Program Tier III phase of training:
(Training is based on two-student crew.)
1. Eight hour ground school consisting of:
a. Trainer Orientation
b. Basic Instrument Scan Technique and Maneuver Review.
c. Orientation Skills
d. Navigation Skills
e. Flight Management and Instrument Approaches
2. Twenty hours as NFP Captain and FP First Officer
a. Ten hours in B-727 level A, full motion flight simulator
b. Ten hours in B-737 level A, full motion flight simulator
3. Oral Interview Preparation Course
There are currently four flight schools that offer the Tier II phase of
training and one Tier III School. (See attached list.) Training is
based on a crew of two. You may team up with someone you know or ask the
Tier II or III school to assign you a sim partner.
You may notice that there are some changes in the program. The Tier II
phase of training was designed by Pam Mannon, Director of
Standardization and Training for PCF. (Pam wrote the EMB-145 training program for
Continental Express and was also a check airman). The Tier III phase of
training was designed by Bo Corby, who is a Captain for North West
Airlines. Capt. Corby is also on ALPA’s Training Committee. The Tier III
phase of training is similar to the training his company gives to North
West pilots who come to him after failing an upgrade check ride.
Cost of Program: $4,795 (This does not include room and board while in
training.)
Completion Time: Two weeks
Start Date: You may call a Tier II school at any time to schedule your
training. All training and the SkyWest interview are based on first
come, first served.
Projected 1st Interview: After April 1st
The Disclaimers:
1. The certificate of completion does guarantee you an Interview with
SkyWest Airlines at SkyWest convenience, no longer than 6 months from
time of request.
2. It does not guarantee that you will be hired.
3. Once hired, your class date is between you and SkyWest.
4. In lieu of the SkyWest interview, you may opt to interview with any
of the regional airlines that PCF has a letter of agreement with. You
will be notified of any future agreements. Interviewing with another
regional negates any future obligation of an interview with SkyWest.
5. Once you start the Tier II training, the cost of that phase of
training is earned in full, there are no refunds.
6. Once you start the Tier III training, the cost of that phase of
training is earned in full, there are no refunds.
7. The Tier II and III flight schools are solely responsible for
determining if you have passed their phase of training.
8. PCF, the Tier II and III Schools will do everything reasonably
possible to help you succeed, however they do not guarantee that you will
pass any phase of training.
9. If you fail the Tier II or III phase of training, you may apply for
additional training, however, you will be responsible for all
associated costs.
10. If you fail the airline interview, you may apply for additional
training from either the Tier II or Tier III School, however you will be
responsible for all associated costs and there is no guarantee for a
second interview.
11. PCF will not recommend or provide a certificate of completion
unless you have successfully completed the Tier II and III training program.
12. The original $195 enrollment fee that you paid has been earned in
full and is not refundable, regardless of if you choose to pursue the
Pilot Career Program or not.
Procedures: Prior to scheduling the Tier II phase of training, you must
send a check to PCF for the entire program fee. The Tier II School will
confirm with PCF that you have paid the program fee and you are one of
the 232 original members of the SkyWest Pilot Career Program. Your Tier
II School will contact the Tier III School to schedule your final
training. When notified by the Tier III school of your successful
completion, PCF will schedule your airline interview. Interviews are based on
first come first served.
Note: PCF is willing to schedule your SkyWest Interview prior to your
taking the training once the Program fee is paid and your Tier II and
III classes have been scheduled.
Make check payable to:
I cut the rest out from here, thanks to anyone who read this much and commented!!!