Yes they have started calling to set up interviews.

I have heard this also, 8 a month till dec then 40+ a month then after till about 500ish new hires...

have not heard anything yet about a gouge to the interview though...

I have a few questions for anyone that has some insight into US Airways. Anyone know where the E190's are based for US Airways? Also is the starting pay the same regardless of aircraft? What is first year hourly pay rate? Any idea what health care costs for a pilot+family are? Thanks for your time!

1. E190s are all in PHL (from airlinepilotcentral.com website)
2. Starting pay is the same for all aircraft at America West but not US Airways (East). (from airlinepilotcentral.com website)
3. Starting pay at America West is $39/hr, and $41 for US Airways East. (from airlinepilotcentral.com website)
4. Healthcare costs are $52.72 per paycheck for UHC Choice Plan (HMO). (I called US Airways Benefits on the phone for you)

In regards to question #2 and #3 airlinepilotcentral.com says " Correction to below US Airways "East" payscale: $36,000 first year pay " anyone know what this means exactly?

Thank you very much for making the phone call for #4!

Looking forward to joining the team in late November or early December!:)

Good luck joining their team. I think it's an improvement over the commuters and I think you'll like it over there.

Second that thanks for making the call. I'll also see you guys in late Nov or early December. (Perfect time to go to class in PHX, eh?)

I don't know where you got those numbers but the East ones seem way off to me. We are losing about 25 per month on this side with 300 Captain upgrades for 2007 with a stable pilot head count.

Last pilot bid for Jan/ Feb has 97 openings for new hires on the East.

Does your bid specify what bases or equipment the 97 openings consist of?

Just guessing but wouldn't the higher pay/heavier equipment seats be offered internally to the E-190 guys first, leaving E-190 FO seats only for the new hires, probably?