Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
Alot of the airline is what you make of it and how you are able to work the system there. I've been at Pinnacle for just over 3 years and upgraded after only 13 months... could have upgraded after 8 months but didn't have the 3000 hours total time required.
Things have changed and the NWA system is just as screwed up as ever, but I don't regret one second the decision to come to Pinnacle.
Reserve time is a bit longer, but our outlook is considerably better than TSA's. Our scope protection specifically prevents such a thing from happen and it is a strike item in negotiations now.
80kts: How easy is it to hold MSP as a juniour FO? If I go w/ PNCL, I'd like to be based at MSP.... Ofcourse, I'll take whatever they give me - but as part of my wishlist, MSP is deff on it.... even if I have to spend a couple months in other bases.
Also, do you think upgrade time will stay the way it is with the new CA class they opened and us new FOs coming on the line?
You said PNCL is tough working for but not regretting any minute of it. May ask why is it tough? And how do you keep happy after 3 years? (I'm sure CA pay has something to do with it ;-))
What's a typical month look like for you? Is it possible to work hard begining of the month (with respect to the law ofcourse) and maybe be able to bid consecutive days off at the end of it? (I understand that typa thing is primary based on seniority)
If you don't mind me asking, what are the travel benefits (non-reving and jumpseating privilges) and what i'm mainly interested is mainline stuff?.... International jumpseat privilges? do they exist? (I've got family overseas that i'd like to be able to go see every now and then)
Again - FOR TSA:
How long do you have to hold reserve in RIC? Is upgrade time about 3 years or is it more now days?
How likely am I to find my self choosing TSA, showing up for class and be told to go join GoJets because TSA's class is canceled?
Questions above for PNCL could also be addressed by TSA people. I'd appreciate the input.