Had a PSA J4J captain in the jumpseat yesterday...he said PSA had a record in sick calls this past weekend. Also said they have 2 airplanes down for heavy check, 2 parked for lack of crews, and 2 more slated to be parked for lack of crews.

Additionally, he said there is somebody in class now with a PVT/Multi who will get his commercial license during his PC and SIC type ride. That sounded a little bit over the top...

He *did* say the new CP is a good guy and is being put in a tough spot by the higher-ups.