Advice for a potential PHX commuter
#11
New Hire
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 2
I can't believe the replies that I'm reading here. Commuting sucks. Anyone who says otherwise has never driven to work. Commuting from one AA hub to another is worse. Doing that across the country multiple times per month to sit SCR would be a level of hell I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. So the big-brain solution is to include a second leg through an outstation? It's great you have a free crashpad in CLT. What happens who you get assigned ORF and are stuck there for 9 months? Do you think doing PHX-MKE-CLT-ORF sounds like a good time? (Feel free to replace MKE with any other outstation)
You need to either move back east or go to Mesa or SkyWest. Since you are happy where you live and have two airlines that have domiciles that are drive-able for your situation, doing this commute because we seem like a cool bunch of people to work with is nuts. Finishing your degree will get rid of the major reason to go somewhere for the flow, and living in domicile will let you pick up flying for extra money, or bid non-commutable lines for more schedule flexibility.
You need to either move back east or go to Mesa or SkyWest. Since you are happy where you live and have two airlines that have domiciles that are drive-able for your situation, doing this commute because we seem like a cool bunch of people to work with is nuts. Finishing your degree will get rid of the major reason to go somewhere for the flow, and living in domicile will let you pick up flying for extra money, or bid non-commutable lines for more schedule flexibility.
#12
I can't believe the replies that I'm reading here. Commuting sucks. Anyone who says otherwise has never driven to work. Commuting from one AA hub to another is worse. Doing that across the country multiple times per month to sit SCR would be a level of hell I wouldn't wish on my worst enemy. So the big-brain solution is to include a second leg through an outstation? It's great you have a free crashpad in CLT. What happens who you get assigned ORF and are stuck there for 9 months? Do you think doing PHX-MKE-CLT-ORF sounds like a good time? (Feel free to replace MKE with any other outstation)
You need to either move back east or go to Mesa or SkyWest. Since you are happy where you live and have two airlines that have domiciles that are drive-able for your situation, doing this commute because we seem like a cool bunch of people to work with is nuts. Finishing your degree will get rid of the major reason to go somewhere for the flow, and living in domicile will let you pick up flying for extra money, or bid non-commutable lines for more schedule flexibility.
You need to either move back east or go to Mesa or SkyWest. Since you are happy where you live and have two airlines that have domiciles that are drive-able for your situation, doing this commute because we seem like a cool bunch of people to work with is nuts. Finishing your degree will get rid of the major reason to go somewhere for the flow, and living in domicile will let you pick up flying for extra money, or bid non-commutable lines for more schedule flexibility.
#13
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2017
Position: CRJ CA
Posts: 135
Go where you want to go. I’ve been commuting cross country now for a year and a half. It sucks at times sure. But only you can make the choice of which is better for you: living where you want or living in base. Also, don’t move for a regional, unless being a lifer is your goal.
I commute once a week from SMF-DFW (sometimes PHX)-DCA and back. It’s true commuting to reserve is a special kind of hell. But it’s not forever. I’ve been with PSA for 3 years, I’ve been a RD1 CA for the past 6 months. Once my seniority can hold a line in TYS or CLT I’ll likely change. Or if that mythical DFW base opens then life will be great.
You do you man. If the commute is worth trying for you, then go for it.
I commute once a week from SMF-DFW (sometimes PHX)-DCA and back. It’s true commuting to reserve is a special kind of hell. But it’s not forever. I’ve been with PSA for 3 years, I’ve been a RD1 CA for the past 6 months. Once my seniority can hold a line in TYS or CLT I’ll likely change. Or if that mythical DFW base opens then life will be great.
You do you man. If the commute is worth trying for you, then go for it.
#15
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2009
Position: pilot
Posts: 584
I know people that do it. I don’t know how they manage. To a line it would be better but to reserve I can’t even imagine having to deal with that commute. I live in Charlotte and commute to SCR in Norfolk. I’m home about 7-8 days per month fully off and not worried about work.
I don’t see how it’s possible to not lose more days off having to do multi leg commute from west coast.
ultimately it’s your decision. If you elect to work at PSA and commute from the west coast please don’t complain about your schedule after you get on the line. It’s annoying when people do that ...
I don’t see how it’s possible to not lose more days off having to do multi leg commute from west coast.
ultimately it’s your decision. If you elect to work at PSA and commute from the west coast please don’t complain about your schedule after you get on the line. It’s annoying when people do that ...
#16
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2012
Posts: 93
I know people that do it. I don’t know how they manage. To a line it would be better but to reserve I can’t even imagine having to deal with that commute. I live in Charlotte and commute to SCR in Norfolk. I’m home about 7-8 days per month fully off and not worried about work.
I don’t see how it’s possible to not lose more days off having to do multi leg commute from west coast.
ultimately it’s your decision. If you elect to work at PSA and commute from the west coast please don’t complain about your schedule after you get on the line. It’s annoying when people do that ...
I don’t see how it’s possible to not lose more days off having to do multi leg commute from west coast.
ultimately it’s your decision. If you elect to work at PSA and commute from the west coast please don’t complain about your schedule after you get on the line. It’s annoying when people do that ...
#17
On Reserve
Thread Starter
Joined APC: Feb 2020
Posts: 17
Hey guys,
Once again, thank you for all the replies! I’ve got some things to think about and consider for sure. Whether it be shoot for Skywest and remain in Phoenix, commute to an outstation, followed by CLT, get ****ed off and then just move back home; or just move back and save myself the pain...
I appreciate all the insight. I’ve gotten replies from several folks who say I’ll be fine as long as I understand, to the guys who say it’s hell and to stay far away from commuting.
I’m one of those guys who loves the job a bit more than I should. With my current job I often do back of the clock flying... long flights, and long days. Not to mention I’m already in Charlotte 3-4 times a month on my own time... combined it makes me think that it wouldn’t be anything a whole lot more than what I’m used to.
Will time prove me wrong? Probably. But I definitely have some things to chew on with all of your inputs.
thanks again!
Once again, thank you for all the replies! I’ve got some things to think about and consider for sure. Whether it be shoot for Skywest and remain in Phoenix, commute to an outstation, followed by CLT, get ****ed off and then just move back home; or just move back and save myself the pain...
I appreciate all the insight. I’ve gotten replies from several folks who say I’ll be fine as long as I understand, to the guys who say it’s hell and to stay far away from commuting.
I’m one of those guys who loves the job a bit more than I should. With my current job I often do back of the clock flying... long flights, and long days. Not to mention I’m already in Charlotte 3-4 times a month on my own time... combined it makes me think that it wouldn’t be anything a whole lot more than what I’m used to.
Will time prove me wrong? Probably. But I definitely have some things to chew on with all of your inputs.
thanks again!
#20
Banned
Joined APC: May 2017
Posts: 2,012
I don’t think either of those is true, and importantly that relationship is impossible.
1) Although in the recent past it has sometimes taken 6-12 months to hold Charlotte as an FO that is not currently true. Very junior people (probably still in ioe) have gotten it on the last two awards
2) There’s a big difference in all bases between the most junior short call and most Junior long call line. No base that takes 6 months to hold would have 8month guys holding long. With cvg closing There are some modest changes to the system for March, hard to know with the actual number will be going forward
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