Originally Posted by
StickPig
Current mil guy (reserves) working for PSA right now. I can tell you for me personally, the SAP and base locations made the biggest difference for me in regards to deciding to come here over Envoy or Piedmont. Personally, the flow has zero bearing for me because I am just trying to rack up more TT to get competitive for UAL. Out of the legacies, AA would be my last choice. I heard so many negative things about Envoys schedules that deterred me from choosing them, and Being based out of PHL didn't really appeal to me with Piedmont. I do know some guys there and they are pretty happy. I'm choosing not to commute though, and will more than likely be a lineholder within 6 months in Cincinnati living in base. That was huge for me.
From what I've read of the contract, the work rules aren't bad at all here. They don't seem to be junior manning people like they are at Envoy.
If you need anything, feel free to PM me. It was a big decision for me a few months ago when I was in your shoes transitioning from active duty, so if I can answer questions, I'll be happy to help.
Cheers!
Originally Posted by
Systemized
Piedmont's flow is pegged at 10% of their pilots flowing to AA annually. Envoy flows about 20% but that number will reduce to 10% over time. PSA is pegged at 4% of their pilot group flowing annually.
Originally Posted by
Pilot Sharp
The differences are going to be bases, reserve times, schedule flexibility, flow, and equipment.
PSA has Crew bases CLT, DCA, TYS, CVG, DAY
PSA has SAP that allows line one holders to take their awarded line and change out and or drop down to 65 hours. It has allowed me To have off every single holiday in 2016 that i wanted, have off all important days I've needed, and have a commutable schedule.
FLOW has been argued in all threads. It is a very dead horse if you want to kick it some more you'll find lots of company. Reality is that for a 2.5 year senior FO it's not really anything worth worrying about for the next several years. This industry is changing very quickly.
PSA operates all CRJ 200,700,900
This is my second regional airline, Management types seem to be cut from the same block.
Cheers
Thanks, all. I appreciate it. Sounds like flow is where PSA falls short compared to the other two. But like StickPig, flow is very low on the priority list for me. SAP sounds like a big plus...but what's a ballpark avg time from finishing training to hold a line where you could use it? Thanks again.