Merged:SkyAirWorld latest info

[TAC inop.]

Gentlemen, I have an interview with SkyAirWorld on the 18th for a DEC.

As I’m in-between contracts at the moment, I was hoping for any input from y’all about the company.

General internet search yielded a fairly fragile beginning to their jet operation, and I have read other posts, both old and new.

My concern isn’t the interview process, but rather the company itself, from a ‘stability’ point of view.

I’d rather not go OS again as my wife and I like being back in Oz. So can anyone offer a learned opinion with regard to what these guys are like to work for and their prospects of continued stable base operation?

I know it’s ‘crystal ball’ theory, but as I don’t know much about them, any help is much appreciated.

Cheers

TAC

[THE ORACLE]

A fair question TAC inop! As you said, there is little information about on the reality of life at SAW and particularly the state of their finances. We all know the price of jet fuel is at historically high levels and may remain so for the forseeable future. SAW are operating new or near new ERJ170/190 equipment and propose to operate 2 used EMB 145's. The unit costs on the smaller jets are particularly high, which is why the 50 seat jets are being replaced with the 70 to 90 seaters by northern hemisphere airlines.

In order to succeed in Australia SAW requires a large and essential cash cushion as they are competing (in the resources sector) for crew change work against operators with significantly lower costs (courtesy of the F100).

If you can find the money trail and satisfy yourself that SAW has the cash to remain viable in the ad hoc charter market then go for it! Otherwise, there are still a lot of other jobs around!!

[Aussie]

Although i dont work for the company, i ferried an aircraft for them recently from Europe... Can tell you about the people and possibly give you some contact details to speak to some employees there? PM me.

[Night Flight]

G'day,

Could anyone help me with the latest interview info for SkyAirWorld. I've tried a search but couldnt find much. I've been studying for an interview and dont really know that much about their interview process.

What sort of questions do they ask?
Do they do any psych/skills tests?
What is they sim ride in? etc.

Any PM's or posts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks all,

NF

[shaftmaster]

Got an invite for an interview in the next few weeks, for there new CS base, not much on the net, any one got any goss. Rosters, interview, pay, anything
Cheers
SM

[Skystar320]

Search button! Search button! Search button!

[go_soaring]

I'm sure it's just the usual questions, though have no idea on the sim check ride.

go_soaring! instead



INTERVIEW: General

Tell us in longer than thirty seconds and less than 5 minutes how you have got to where you are today!
Why xxxx?

Do you know anyone in xxxx?

What would they say about you?

If your positions where reversed, what would you say about them?


What if given a xxxx basing?

Do you have applications in anywhere else?

Where would you like to be based?

Why do you want to leave your current job?

What leadership roles have you been in?


What makes a good leader?

Tell us why you like working at your present job?

What do you think about helping to clean the aeroplane?

What do you think about wearing a uniform?

The captain says you don't have to wear your hat today, what would you do?

What is the role of the flight attendant?

What is professionalism to you?

How would you choose a good team?

What does human factors mean?

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Why xxxx over other regional airlines?

Have you ever had any incidents or accidents?

Have you ever had a conflict at work?

What makes a good pilot?In one word describe yourself as a pilot.

INTERVIEW: Technical

Know everything on your plates

KNOW EVERYTHING ON CURRENT AIRCRAFT



Multi-Engine theory,



Visual approach requirements

By Day
By Night
Alternate requirements
Lighting requirements
Navaids requirements

What would you do if captain wants to drink, breaking the 8hour rule, or if he turns up smelling of alcohol?


What would you do if the captain descends below MDA or circling minima (especially at night).

What do you know about rex and our routes?

xxxx history

For an airport with no TAF can you conduct an instrument approach?
If so where do you get an accurate QNH?

If you are in an aircraft that cannot maintain the obstacle clearance climb gradient for the missed approach how do you conduct the missed approach?

Define CRM

What colour are the two types of taxiway lights?




What is the spacing for HIAL’s?

What affects Vmca?
Cat B speeds
Cat C speeds

Where does the final segment start for a timed procedure?

Obstacle clearance gradient for a missed approach?
How much clearance does this give?


What is needed to use Special Alternate minima?

Where can you get an accurate QNH?

What are the Cat B/C circling area dimensions?

Climb gradient requirements for an approach climb?

You are cruising along and you detect an engine fire (in your current a/c). What do you do?

You have an engine failure just past the departure end of the runway (current a/c), what do you do?

What is the worst type of icing?
Why?

What is its worst effect on the wing?

Explain what you do if at the outer marker you are not indicating the OM check height?

When can you descend inbound/outbound on a reversal procedure?





KNOW YOUR CURRENT AEROPLANE

What is the emergency gear extension procedure for your aeroplane?

What does Critical engine mean?

Speeds


INTERVIEW: Additional

What are the pilot bases?

Describe a situation where teamwork helped to overcome a situation.

You are stuck with a grumpy captain, how do you deal with it?

What did you do to prepare for this interview?


This is what you will be getting paid, can you live in xxxx on that?

What does SOP’s mean to you?



What is the critical engine in your aircraft?


Who is who?
Chief Pilot
Executive Chairman
Managing Director
Head of check/training
Head of flight attendants
General Manager of Flight OPS

Where are xxxx maintenance bases?

INTERVIEW: xxxx and my current Aircraft

What are the MTOW of xxxx?




What type of engines do the xxxx have?




What type of engines does your aircraft have?

What are your 2 red line speeds in your aircraft? Vne and Vmca?




MORE QUESTIONS

CAN YOU DEPART WITH A U/S WEATHER RADAR?

TAF DECODE:

IFR TAKE-OFF MINIMA:

CAO 20.7.1B

TAKE-OFF CLIMB PERFORMANCE:

APPROACH CLIMB PERFORMANCE:

LANDING CLIMB PERFORMANCE:

OBSTICAL CLEARENCE REQUIRMENTS:

SWEPT WING COMPARED TO A STRAIGHT WING:

EFFECTS ON AIRSPEED WITH ALTITUDE:

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DA AND MDA?

YOU ARE ONROUTE TO SOMEWHERE AND YOU HAVE AN ENGINE FAILURE/FIRE, WHAT DO YOU DO?


go_soaring! instead

[wizbang01]

im with shaftmaster, i too have an upcoming interview with SAW and the search function doesnt produce any pertinent info with regard to actual interview preperation, eg any particular info from folks that have been through the interview and want to help their fellow aviators out, please just post some info. dont shoot people down for wanting to be prepared.
thanks

[KRUSTY 34]

To those who have an interview...,

What sort of experience do you have?

What type of operation would you be leaving if sucessful?

[Crazy 88]

Hey there Crusty, and everyone else

I have an interview for direct entry Captain on the 145.
The add in the Australian sugested the CS base.

Here's the thing, then, since you asked, I have just over 12,000 hours, over 4000 hours jet.

I want to get out of Asia, and back home to Oz.

These fellows are paying very nicely, but I sure wish I knew whether they are going to hang together....does look a little sad tho, I must admit.

Later

88

[lesgo]

I am up for f/0 interview shortly, any info from anyone who has been through would be greatly appreciated.

Krusty, 4000tt, 1700 turbine, would be leaving multi turbine comm GA charter ops if that helps

good luck to all

lesgo

[THE ORACLE]

Gents,

Have a read of the new thread entitled "Orange Airline?" on the other Dunnunda page. If SAW had their EMB 145 in Orange recently (as the news story reported) touting for RPT start-up business investors, then it seems that SAW is a little short on regular work for the 145 aircraft. Go figure and then decide!!

[Waghi Warrior]

The E-145 starts ops with Air Niugini tomorrow in between Cairns and Port Moresby, it on the schedule to operate 7 days a week backed up by a Fokker 100. I believe it will be on a wet lease deal and crewed by SAW pilots.

[Crazy 88]

Good God!

What happened to Cloncurry - Brisbane out of Cairns?

What's wrong with this picture?!!!

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I'm quite concerned now. Should I hang my hat on these fellows actually being around for the long term....or just stay where I am?

Please help, my information is very limited as to what's happening back in good ol' Oz.

[lucky101]

Brisbane - Cloncurry - Cairns will be starting in a couple of weeks with the second 145 three of four times a week. I believe this aircraft will back up the Cairns based 145 which is operating 7 days a week to allow for maintenance.

[THE ORACLE]

As I said in the 'Orange Airline' thread the 50 seat RJ's are 'gas guzzlers' and accordingly whatever work SAW has in place with PX ultimately won't last, either because they have underpriced to get the work, or after a period of operation SAW will attempt to increase their rates (to make a profit as well as cover costs).

When that occurs the work will evaporate for SAW and be given to an F100 operator who has enough seat on the aircraft to make it work. If the price of fuel goes down appreciably (to less than USD $30 per barrel) ten maybe the result will be different but in the meantime the costs are just too high and therefore SAW's margin will be too thin, assuming PX pay their bills!

[vee tail]

Gee oracle you seem to have it sorted:confused:
Why didnt they just ask you before starting up and have a go.:D
No no better .... I got it.... why didnt they just employ you to start with and you could guide them:ugh::ugh:


or maybe you had a crack and they already said no........................

[Mach E Avelli]

Oracle, now let's do the math. These regional routes may at best raise about 40 pax per sector on a good day. So....small second-hand 50 seat jet for $5 million using 1000 kg fuel per hour versus bigger second-hand 90 seat $5 million jet using 2000 kg per hour. Add nav charges based on weight, third flight attendant on the bigger machine.
OK, a 50 seat turbo prop could be cheaper still, but the fickle public will always go jet given the choice.

[sky surfer]

Oracle, with all your knowledge and seemly expertise why dont you apply for the CEO job at Qantas. They need people like you.:ok:

[sthaussiepilot]

Night Flight,

The sim ride in, if you are succesful you are higly likely to be sent to london (or perhaps another location in Eurpope, but most likely london) to do the sim ride, and be endoresed on the aircraft...

[Aussie]

Nuh mate, Skyair do the ERJ145 endo at Flight safety Paris.

[vee tail]

Nope not Paree either.......... St Louis in the states.
Both sim and ground course:ok:

[Aussie]

Ahhhhh, ok. Last i spoke to the CP thats where they were trying to make it happen, guess not!

Cheers

[porch monkey]

Oracle, same poster who told everyone that Vb was farked when the shares went to 48 cents. Good thing I bought them. Sold today for $1.16. Not bad for 2 months work....... Your economics are a bit shakey at the moment mate.

[1830]

:confused:I had a telephone interview 3 weeks ago from SAW. I am a LAME Emb 190/170. I have heard nothing? Tried E mailing HR but still no reply.

For info the interview was very casual with them doing most of the talking about their plans. My only HR question was "What is the worst thing SAW could do to me during employment with them"??
I am still waiting for the second technical interview which I was informed would be happening...but when?? Anyone else had similar time frame and lack of response??

[sthaussiepilot]

They usually do get back to you within 2 weeks, but usually less....

Perhaps give them a call....

[aerocom]

Just wondering if anyone who did an interview when they last advertised got a position and what was the interview like.

[Beavermaniac]

1830

Was the tele interview with SkyAirCrewing or SkyAirWorld? Recruitment was being done through SAC but most of it is now being done directly through SAW.