They have recalled all that want to be back and now they are forcing resignations to those left on the list. I got the recall today and am at the very bottom of the list. Things are lookin' up!

 

Were they able to fill the class up

 

They will be able to... My understanding is they have 3 of the 4.... However there are 20 that will have to resign or come back with the next phone call..... So no more playing the game....

 

Whats with the recent string of recall classes and the near future new hire classes? Is it attrition or did PSA get a get additional flying?

 

I think we have upwards of 50 people that may go to airways and then others that are going to leave because Psa is not a great place to work. Our management team wants to get rid of a's many captains a's they can and replace them with cheaper f/o's. Retaining talent at Psa is not a priority.

 

Why on the PSA website route map (effective Jan 4 2011) does it seem to show more flights coming out of Washington then TYS?

 

Because DCA is a USairways focus city? TYS is nothing but a crew base for PSA.....

 

Anyone in recall class yesterday have any info on when the next one will be...or if they mentioned how many they will be hiring in 2011. I have a hand full of co workers that live in clt and are looking to jump.

 

I cannot really say too much. But have you been given a date yet to come re-interview??? I know there is a reason for a re-interview... And right now the process of the furloughs comming back is under way...

 

Just accepted the Feb 7th recall class for PSA. I was 7th on the list, all those above me deferred... HR said there were 10 below me on the list.
This class will be about 4-5 people, and from what I understand, PSA is going to keep calling back 4-5 people every month till all are back to work, then start with possible new hire classes.

I attribute it to increased flying (the pilots on the line are busy, picking up more than the 75hr guarantee) and attrition with many pilots being affected by the age 65 rule.

The reason for only a few recall pilots at a time is the # of instructors available for training. PSA has inquired about pilots interested in teaching, so I think they are ramping up for future new hire classes, in which more instructors will be needed. My new hire class (Jan 09') had about 25 pilots in it.

Hope this helps some.