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
Can’t really go to bat anywhere but TPA. Especially for what looks like a 40k pay cut the first year. Thanks for the info. I’d still love to talk to them. Being home every night is worth 117/hr or whatever. I’m only 26 and have a young family. Long term not sure what the plan is but who knows, this might fit the bill for a while. I wouldn’t mind going the distance if things improve too. I always find another role to fill I.e. instructor, check airman, etc so could be a good time to get integrated somewhere I could do it. Any other feedback is appreciated.