I'm thinking as pilots edge toward 65, the percentage of medical issues, LTD's, etc will go up. Plus those with large sick banks might begin to develop "vision problems" (Just can't see going to work today). Thus perhaps the "Christmas 2012" we've all been waiting for may begin to appear a little early.

Not sure if there is any cashout of sick time in the US pilot contract, which would effect my theory...

Capt H

 

New pilot bid is out. Hiring 52 additional pilots, training to start as early as May. Likely to hire from the established interview pool, as the new application window hasn't opened since 2008 or so.

 

Application window is now open, hiring FOs (likely to be based in PHL on the E190).

US Airways | Work with US

QUALIFICATIONS:
-1500 hours turboprop/turbojet flight time
-FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine Land and Instrument Rating, English Proficient Endorsement and successful completion of the Airline Transport Pilot Written Exam or;
-Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with Multi Engine Land Rating and English Proficient Endorsement preferred
-FCC Radio Telephone Operator Permit
-FAA First Class Medical Certificate
-At least 23 years of age
-Ability to perform all essential duties in all aircraft and in all First Officer positions for aircraft operated by US Airways
-Possess current passport
-Legal right to work in the United States of America
-Must be fluent (able to read, write, and speak) in the English Language
-Undergraduate degree preferred

To apply for the Pilots position you will need to complete an online questionnaire and application. This can take up to 60 minutes to complete.

You will also need to upload one word or pdf file with your resume and letters of recommendation.

We ask that you have the following before proceeding:
1. 10 years of work history with supervisors and explanations for any gaps.
2. 5 years of residence history.
3. 3 references contact information.

 

It's strange to me that they announce the job with a specific base and aircraft, and while I don't mind the PHL, are there any fences towards trading to a new base when seniority allows, specifically how quickly could I feasibly get to DCA?

 

No fence to change bases, only seatlock to aircraft type. So PHL A320 FO can transfer to DCA A320 FO when openings occur on a bid that seniority would allow.

Trouble with the current scenario is that E190 is only in PHL. A seatlock to the E190 type does not permit a base change, as there is no other E190 base to transfer to. A PHL E190 new-hire is kind of stuck until the expiration of the E190 seatlock, and then bid to change aircraft type to the A320 or B737 when openings occur in DCA that seniority would hold.

Latest new-hire class of 12 PHL E190 FOs from January 2011, was still seatlocked into the E190 for the July bid. Even though there are A320 openings in PHL, DCA and CLT that their seniority could hold, they haven't been released from the seatlock to aircraft type.

 

How long is the seat lock?

 

I wonder how many will apply

 

Nevermind. Just found out from friend , I think. 18 months, unless needed somewhere else...

 

12 months on the 190 for the January class.

 

Thanks for the info. My stuff is officially in there, looking forward to a new opportunity.