Originally Posted by
Swapapotamoose
Sounds like you applied for the 190. Seniority is TPA MSY CHS ORF, I believe (it keeps changing)
TPA is the most senior base. Popular with in base and commuter pilots. Probably the most productive base. Most likely take at least 6 months if not longer to get in.
Pay is abysmal specially for FO’s. They keep saying there’s a raise coming but for now it’s terrible.
The guys who live in base love it and have great QOL. Most open time is picked up for double time + $500. So there’s opportunities to make extra dough.
PBS has really improved the QOL for the top 50% in each base. The bottom is getting scraps. Upgrade time is between 8-12 months.
Better than a regional (specially if you live in base) still a long way to go to even come close to the other LCC’s
Has PBS helped commuters at all? How is QOL for commuters in general? Obviously returning to base every night raises its own issues, but what else?