US Regional Headhunting

[zondaracer]

SkyWest announced that they will also purchase 20 E175s to fly for American Eagle. They have yet to announce where these planes will go. Compass will be an airline with just 20 E175s, flying exclusively for American Eagle, by this summer, with contracts up for renewal with in the next couple years. It could just be a coincidence.

[bafanguy]

Appears Elite Airways is recruiting 10 CRJ F/Os:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/...ce=SkyJobs.com


I think they're in cahoots with the reincarnation of Midwest Express:

"Elite Airways will provide the initial aircraft, flight crews and maintenance service for Midwest Express, and Midwest Express will establish its own reservations system, customer service operations and in-flight amenities to support the new flights."


https://worldairlinenews.com/category/elite-airways/

[bafanguy]

Elite Airways recruitng CRJ F/Os ? Well, maybe not ?:

"Midwest Express (ME) announced that it has ended its partnership with Elite Airways."

“‘We are in substantial discussions with other airline operators to bring back non-stop service to Milwaukee,’ Aretakis added.”


https://www.aviationpros.com/airline...-elite-airways

[zondaracer]

Well, and like that it all comes to a screeching halt. Compass and Trans States Airlines are both closing their doors permanently within the next two weeks (both are owned by Trans States Holdings). Everyone has stopped hiring with the exception of Expressjet and cargo carriers. Some unlucky ones have found themselves in cancelled classes and out on the street looking for a job, and the talks of furlough are murmuring amongst the masses. Hopefully, the recovery is quick. Best of luck to everyone.

[bafanguy]

Interesting move for Skywest to advertise for pilots in nine bases in this environment. It's not as if there won't be any pilots when/if regional hiring resumes. The ads start with this bold statement:

"Leave your resume for when this job reopens – soon!"


https://www.jsfirm.com/job/Pilot-Fix...k/jobID_483703

[Climb150]

Also strange that their La Guardia base is closed

[zondaracer]

Originally Posted by Climb150

Also strange that their La Guardia base is closed

That is a result of the realignment of the Delta Connection flying. Delta consolidated their regional flying to three companies, Republic, SkyWest, and Endeavor, and they publicly stated that they wanted these regionals to be more regionally focused. SkyWest subsequently moved their Delta Connection assets out west to ramp up the Seattle, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City flying to cover the closure of Compass Airlines.

[zondaracer]

Originally Posted by bafanguy

Interesting move for Skywest to advertise for pilots in nine bases in this environment. It's not as if there won't be any pilots when/if regional hiring resumes. The ads start with this bold statement:

"Leave your resume for when this job reopens – soon!"


https://www.jsfirm.com/job/Pilot-Fix...k/jobID_483703

I would refer to the SkyWest website. That jsfirm information refers to their 2018 job posting reference number.

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by zondaracer

I would refer to the SkyWest website. That jsfirm information refers to their 2018 job posting reference number.

Z,

I didn't catch that nuance in the listing. I assumed that the statement about the positions reopening "soon !" meant it referred to current circumstances.

[bafanguy]

Surprising anyone is posting job openings these days. Job published date : 2020-04-16

This outfit will have quite a selection of applicants:

https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/jobs/view/id/14343.html

[Jjp321]

Originally Posted by Wizofoz

Great,
So we perpetuate the system where the least experienced pilots are the teachers of the next generation.

It’s been that way for a long time. Lowest paying jobs are done by least experienced pilots.

[bafanguy]

I see an H1B visa filing by Air Wisconsin for 2 CRJ F/Os starting in June, 2020. I must be overlooking something. How can any regional still be taking visa holders ? Maybe these are renewals ? But I don't see anything saying that for sure:

http://www.myvisajobs.com/H1B-Visa/L...D=38634&Y=2020


Air Wisconsin, Jobs & Salary for Foreign Workers | myvisajobs.com

[A Squared]

Originally Posted by bafanguy

I see an H1B visa filing by Air Wisconsin for 2 CRJ F/Os starting in June, 2020. I must be overlooking something. How can any regional still be taking visa holders ? Maybe these are renewals ? But I don't see anything saying that for sure:

LCA for H1B Case Detail | Myvisajobs.com


Air Wisconsin, Jobs & Salary for Foreign Workers | myvisajobs.com

I have to agree, a renewal seems to be the only thing that makes sense.

[LostWanderer]

Originally Posted by A Squared

I have to agree, a renewal seems to be the only thing that makes sense.

H1B is valid for 6 years and non renewable. I am assuming they are Australians who were on an E3 visa on a 2 year validity and have changed to H1B status for some bizarre reason. Very odd indeed, H1B is a very expensive process for the company and especially during times like these where every dollar counts and survival of any regional is far from guaranteed.

May be a short stay for those guys on the Visas they renew, given AW is likely to furlough pretty far down the list my buddy there tells me.

[Climb150]

Two pilots isn't exactly a takeover of American jobs. H1B is actually 3 years renewable for another 3 then you either apply for a Green Card or go home.

[bafanguy]

Originally Posted by Climb150

Two pilots isn't exactly a takeover of American jobs.

Yep...nor was the whole Aussie invasion. It was a comparative handful of people coming up here.

[A Squared]

Originally Posted by LostWanderer

H1B is valid for 6 years and non renewable. I am assuming they are Australians who were on an E3 visa on a 2 year validity and have changed to H1B status for some bizarre reason. Very odd indeed, H1B is a very expensive process for the company and especially during times like these where every dollar counts and survival of any regional is far from guaranteed.

May be a short stay for those guys on the Visas they renew, given AW is likely to furlough pretty far down the list my buddy there tells me.

OK, that might be what's going on. I'm not up on the details of the various visa types. Anyway, I guess the point it that whatever the details of the application are, it wouldn't make sense to be currently hiring folks from another country on a visa at this particular moment in history, so it seems a lot mroe plausible that this is an application for someone who was already employed prior to things going south.

[A Squared]

Originally Posted by Climb150

Two pilots isn't exactly a takeover of American jobs.

Sure, I don't think anyone is panicking about it, at least I'm not. Just saying it seems odd given the current airline employment situation.

[LostWanderer]

Originally Posted by A Squared

Sure, I don't think anyone is panicking about it, at least I'm not. Just saying it seems odd given the current airline employment situation.

Absolutely, any US airline employing anyone from overseas right now would not be in good taste at all. I think the guys and girls getting Visas renewed are likely the ones who have been there for a few years or so now.

My Aussie buddy still at SkyWest tells me that out of 5500 pilots there are 85-90 Australians. I’d imagine there are similar small numbers at the others as well, likely less come October when they are able to furlough.

Also, I’m told that the paperwork for the E3 is similar or the same to the H1B so they could very well just be renewing their E3 Visas after 2 years at the company

[bafanguy]

Eastern Airlines isn't a regional but what the heck...any hiring these days is a news event:

https://www.latestpilotjobs.com/jobs/view/id/14857.html