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I get a better schedule every month with line bidding + SAP than I would at any other regional out there with my longevity. The airlines that pay more than PSA and also have 2.5 year upgrades use schedule bidding systems with lower QOL. QOL is just as important as my W2 and I can live with slightly less money at the end of the year if it means better schedule flexibility and overall QOL. The SAP could be a heck of a lot better, but even in it's current state, I still see a huge benefit from it. Others might not, but I make it work every month.
But no one hired today that wants a CLT base will be able to take advantage of the SAP for at least 18 months. I make it work for me, too, but in Charlotte this month, we has FOs that were hired in February of 2015 that were still in round 2. That is 16 months on reserve and the SAP not working at all for them. It will continue to get worse.
Just because PSA worked out for you doesn't mean that it will be a good place for others.