Originally Posted by
JLDWC
Looking at PSA's route map on the company site, is there a PHL base? If not, how will commuting from NYC area be to a charlotte base. Will I need to get a crashpad? I have a early November interview and I am excited, however I am trying to avoid having to get a crashpad and commuting, but the future that PSA shows, I would be willing to commute.
PHL is not a base nor is it even being discussed that it might become one.
There are 12 flights a day from LGA to CLT on USAirways mainline alone so commuting to CLT wouldn't be a problem at all. Keep in mind as a PSA pilot, you'll have priority on US mainline metal except mainline pilots. Also, within your same priority boarding group, it's first come first serve based on time of check in, not company seniority....which of course is good for new guy commuters.
Most guys who are getting Charlotte are sitting reserve for 1-2 months so you'll definitely need a crash pad briefly at least. Also, keep in mind that there aren't many trips that start late enough on the first day and finish early enough on the last day to be commutable on both ends. You'll likely need a crashpad even when you get a line unless you plan on staying in a hotel, sleeping in the crew room, or in a van down by the river.