Layoffs at Skywest
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Hi pianokeys,
Yes, it certainly seemed as though it was a case of win at any cost and we'll get an aircraft if we need to. This sort of mentality is dangerous and detrimental to the profitability and viability of the airline.
Hi Topend,
You are right in seeing the RPT numbers drop, this is as a direct result of the economy and will get worse before getting better. The mining & resource sector is one of the many industries affected with layoffs and large cutbacks, this results in reduced pax numbers. This would be very evident in pax numbers to ports such as KTA.
RPT will always, however, provide a more stable platform over contract charter due to the support/pax numbers provided by a broader customer base. If you lose a contract (all eggs in one basket), you will end up having an aircraft sitting on the ground.
Take care
Yes, it certainly seemed as though it was a case of win at any cost and we'll get an aircraft if we need to. This sort of mentality is dangerous and detrimental to the profitability and viability of the airline.
Hi Topend,
You are right in seeing the RPT numbers drop, this is as a direct result of the economy and will get worse before getting better. The mining & resource sector is one of the many industries affected with layoffs and large cutbacks, this results in reduced pax numbers. This would be very evident in pax numbers to ports such as KTA.
RPT will always, however, provide a more stable platform over contract charter due to the support/pax numbers provided by a broader customer base. If you lose a contract (all eggs in one basket), you will end up having an aircraft sitting on the ground.
Take care
What has happened in past month re pilot numbers, were pilots actually laid off or has recruitment simply stopped for a period???
Does anyone, working there, have any accurate info to pass on to us all please re the current and likely future situation for this year???
Does anyone, working there, have any accurate info to pass on to us all please re the current and likely future situation for this year???
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BUSINESS AS USUAL
"were pilots actually laid off" - NOPE
"has recruitment simply stopped for a period???" - YEP
"the current and likely future situation for this year???" -
BUSINESS AS USUAL
"were pilots actually laid off" - NOPE
"has recruitment simply stopped for a period???" - YEP
"the current and likely future situation for this year???" -
BUSINESS AS USUAL
Whiskery,
Thanks for that.
Anybody have any idea when recruitment will likely begin again??
Before years end or is going to be frozen until the whole mining industry gets back moving at full speed again??
Are they expecting to pick up any new contracts anytime soon that will require more new hire crew???
Thanks for that.
Anybody have any idea when recruitment will likely begin again??
Before years end or is going to be frozen until the whole mining industry gets back moving at full speed again??
Are they expecting to pick up any new contracts anytime soon that will require more new hire crew???
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From the July operating statistics
Separately, Skywest would like to inform shareholders that the Company and its Engineers have entered into an enterprise bargaining program aimed at securing long term predictability for the Company and its employees.
This follows a Protective Action Ballot taken by members of the Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association, which is in favour of disruptive industrial action. The range of potential actions could include overtime bans, work stoppages for up to two days, higher duties bans, stop work meetings and limitations on travel should further negotiations break down.
As such the Company is in the negotiation phase of the process and will attempt to seek resolution of the issues in due course.
Hang in there guys....
Separately, Skywest would like to inform shareholders that the Company and its Engineers have entered into an enterprise bargaining program aimed at securing long term predictability for the Company and its employees.
This follows a Protective Action Ballot taken by members of the Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association, which is in favour of disruptive industrial action. The range of potential actions could include overtime bans, work stoppages for up to two days, higher duties bans, stop work meetings and limitations on travel should further negotiations break down.
As such the Company is in the negotiation phase of the process and will attempt to seek resolution of the issues in due course.
Not good for Alliance, who seem to benefit out of XR not have enough equipment to service all of their contracts.
Skywest Airlines expands its fleet and adds Global Navigation Satellite System capability to its jet fleet
Skywest Airlines announced today that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire another Fokker 100 jet from a leading aerospace company.
The additional jet will increase Skywest’s fleet to 16 and is anticipated to join the rest of the Skywest fleet in October after securing CASA approval and undergoing an interior and exterior refurbishment.
Skywest Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Mark Shelton said the additional aircraft will provide much needed relief on the current fleet and enable Skywest to further capitalise on the opportunities within the Western Australia mining and resource sector. "This additional jet will help to improve Skywest’s overall operational reliability and diminish the need to cross hire aircraft from other airlines" Mr Shelton said.
Skywest has also announced its commitment to the gradual installation of new safety and tracking features. It will integrate Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) into its entire fleet of 100-seat Fokker jets. The integrated GNSS will deliver more accurate aircraft tracking performance which will allow for shorter approaches at night and in bad weather, and will also save time and fuel.
Skywest Airlines announced today that it has signed a sale and purchase agreement to acquire another Fokker 100 jet from a leading aerospace company.
The additional jet will increase Skywest’s fleet to 16 and is anticipated to join the rest of the Skywest fleet in October after securing CASA approval and undergoing an interior and exterior refurbishment.
Skywest Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Mark Shelton said the additional aircraft will provide much needed relief on the current fleet and enable Skywest to further capitalise on the opportunities within the Western Australia mining and resource sector. "This additional jet will help to improve Skywest’s overall operational reliability and diminish the need to cross hire aircraft from other airlines" Mr Shelton said.
Skywest has also announced its commitment to the gradual installation of new safety and tracking features. It will integrate Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) into its entire fleet of 100-seat Fokker jets. The integrated GNSS will deliver more accurate aircraft tracking performance which will allow for shorter approaches at night and in bad weather, and will also save time and fuel.
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I think there will be more than enough flying for everyone in the future.
The problem will be the congestion. Build another bloody runway or force the mines to stagger their shift changes and flight times.
The problem will be the congestion. Build another bloody runway or force the mines to stagger their shift changes and flight times.
