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03-06-2021, 05:59 PM
#281
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Originally Posted by flyingm2
Hey guys,
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
Many have been and are still stuck commuting to reserve. I highly suggest getting a Crashpad versus signing a lease somewhere. It’s ~$250 per month versus spending money on rent at a base that could close anytime the company decides. You’ll most likely be stuck with 0500 reserve and have to commute in the night before but you may get lucky with a later reserve block. It’s doable and not as bad as many make it out to be.
03-06-2021, 06:07 PM
#282
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Originally Posted by flyingm2
I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
03-07-2021, 04:08 AM
#283
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Originally Posted by flyingm2
Hey guys,
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
03-07-2021, 06:09 AM
#284
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Originally Posted by flyingm2
Hey guys,
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
I may be an outlier here, but I would rather spend twice as much on hotels than have a crash pad. I am older though so maybe that has something to do with it. Either way, good luck and hang in there, you are positioned well to benefit once this whole mess is behind us.
03-08-2021, 06:49 PM
#285
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Originally Posted by flyingm2
Hey guys,
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
Finally, after almost 2 years of being in contact with PSA through the cadet program have a class date for May 24 (May 10 CTP). I'm sure there's a lot of you out there who would say don't go to the airlines now, but it's something I've wanted since I was a kid, and since I am young, with no family obligations, I can suck it up for the first several months if it's tough.
My question is, how bad is commuting on reserve, really? And, what advice would you all have?
I have a feeling I'lI periodically be based in PHL or DCA as a NH. I live an hour North of CLT, so once I can hold that as reserve it will be no issue relocating or driving to CLT. I have 2 other airports and CLT I can commute out of, and all of these airports are located central to where I live.
Financially, I can afford EITHER paying for my own commuter hotels OR signing a lease on an apartment in either PHL or DCA (Or DAY if I surprisingly got it) for the time being. I still have a warm place at home, so I can also come home whenever.
Also- I'd love to hear any tips for Class and the on boarding process!
Thanks,
M
03-08-2021, 07:15 PM
#286
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Originally Posted by tankerclown23
Is DAY senior? I noticed he said “if he surprisingly got it.”
03-09-2021, 06:48 AM
#287
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DCA and PHL will be the two junior bases. If you are commuting and looking to get a crashpad, I’d recommend DCA. Many of the crashpads are a 20 min walk from the airport, one stop metro stop, or quick Uber if really needed.
We’re also ramping up our ops in DCA starting next month (April) going from 5 to 45 daily departures. Fun flying as well.
Don’t expect CLT anytime soon after training and when you do get it you’ll be on reserve forever. Thanks be been here 4+ years and would still be on short call reserve in CLT.
We’re also ramping up our ops in DCA starting next month (April) going from 5 to 45 daily departures. Fun flying as well.
Don’t expect CLT anytime soon after training and when you do get it you’ll be on reserve forever. Thanks be been here 4+ years and would still be on short call reserve in CLT.
03-09-2021, 02:18 PM
#288
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4yr 3 mo and held R1 for April in CLT
Philly crashpads out the yin yang in Tinicum/Lester which is a $2, 5 minute ride on the bus from the airport mine was $200 with a bunch of mainline flight attendants who honestly were way more fun to hang with than most pilots
Philly crashpads out the yin yang in Tinicum/Lester which is a $2, 5 minute ride on the bus from the airport mine was $200 with a bunch of mainline flight attendants who honestly were way more fun to hang with than most pilots
03-09-2021, 08:05 PM
#289
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Originally Posted by JayBee
4yr 3 mo and held R1 for April in CLT
Philly crashpads out the yin yang in Tinicum/Lester which is a $2, 5 minute ride on the bus from the airport mine was $200 with a bunch of mainline flight attendants who honestly were way more fun to hang with than most pilots
Philly crashpads out the yin yang in Tinicum/Lester which is a $2, 5 minute ride on the bus from the airport mine was $200 with a bunch of mainline flight attendants who honestly were way more fun to hang with than most pilots
03-10-2021, 09:41 AM
#290
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Originally Posted by boxthrower
Many have been and are still stuck commuting to reserve. I highly suggest getting a Crashpad versus signing a lease somewhere. It’s ~$250 per month versus spending money on rent at a base that could close anytime the company decides. You’ll most likely be stuck with 0500 reserve and have to commute in the night before but you may get lucky with a later reserve block. It’s doable and not as bad as many make it out to be.
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