Originally Posted by seafeye

The TA signed has some major issues.
One is that we have a 12 year pay cap. Not everyone at PSA has a pay cap of 11-12 years. But just those who are under the 10 year mark.
The problem with this is that we belong to a union. And we should all be treated equally. Now why does a senior Captain deserve 18 year pay ($10/hr) and others don't? It goes against the whole philosophy of the union.
The SAP is great but it isn't without the problems. Just don't plan on changing your schedule around if you have a medical or training due. Huge flaw that our MEC has seemed to have given I up on.
On paper our 12 year Captain pay is equal to endeavor. The lowest in the industry. Yes you can make more with the SAP but if you drop down to 65 hrs and don't pick up any time you will be getting paid 65hrs at the lowest rate in the industry. Our per diem is also one of the lowest.
But.... If you want to work hard to make extra money then the opportunity exists. For now.
But having a job that pays the mortgage is great. We have seen Mesa and Republic grow on the airways side. Look what JO did with Mesa pilots. How many gotlaid off?
Republic with a 10 year old contract.
Focus on helping them get the SAP and we will all be in a better place.