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That's a bummer dude.

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A message from the PSA MEC;

Staffing Shortage Update
PSA management has recently taken a number of actions in an attempt to mitigate the pilot staffing shortage. First, management denied or canceled all Association leave for January, February, and March. Second, this weekend, management decided to hold four pilots at PSA indefinitely rather than allow them to begin a class at US Airways in March.

Third, management advised the MEC yesterday that it was canceling vacations for pilots bidding in Round 2 due to extremely short staffing in March. Section 7.H of the Collective Bargaining Agreement describes the responsibilities of pilots and the company when taking this action. As the shortage continues, further vacation cancellations may occur, so every pilot is encouraged to review the language.

Fourth, management has canceled selected recurrent training events—both ground schools and LOFT sessions—over the past week to mitigate the shortage temporarily. This move creates a number of contractual complications in the rescheduling of these events. Delaying training is also unsustainable as it creates further training backlog.

The MEC is concerned that management’s focus on fixing immediate problems will compound the difficulties of implementing new aircraft. Therefore, we strongly encourage PSA management to take a longer view, using realistic targets with a sufficient margin to allow for success. Attempting to operate on a razor thin margin reduces the chances of success during the coming year and is likely to deteriorate the working environment for PSA pilots. We mustn’t be the continued victims of improper planning.
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So, what about the 2 year upgrade?

A friend of mine sent me the RSV staffing for march in the FO side at CLT. Negative numbers every day!

I'm sure they can/will bend over just a little bit more, and take this 'sad' news well! http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/im...cons/icon7.gif

I can corroborate this...its true.

I don't really think we need internal messages posted on here though.

Why are people so bummed out?

This is great news

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Originally Posted by PilotJ3 (Post 1590675)

So, what about the 2 year upgrade?

A friend of mine sent me the RSV staffing for march in the FO side at CLT. Negative numbers every day!

There actually aren't any reserve FOs in CLT for march.

They will get a little relief from guys coming off IOE but there were no reserve lines bid.

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Originally Posted by pagey (Post 1590725)

There actually aren't any reserve FOs in CLT for march.

They will get a little relief from guys coming off IOE but there were no reserve lines bid.

good luck with that.. I know of a few guys who were told they wouldnt see IOE until some time in march. that translates into no one coming off of IOE until late march.

Good luck CLT

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Originally Posted by MrMustache (Post 1590627)

But where's Meyers to say PSA isn't crappy?

Oh Meyers? He's over on the Mesa thread putting everyone in their place. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by pagey (Post 1590723)

I can corroborate this...its true.

I don't really think we need internal messages posted on here though.

Come one Pagey!!! It's good to share this information. With that said this is not the time to knock on the PSA pilots. We need to pull together, Pagey I ask you to ask your MEC to collaborate and work with the other ALPA MEC's. We need to pull together as pilots and improve our situations collaborately. I hope this opens the doors for you guys to possibly negotiate improvements on your deal. I'm sorry to hear that your QOL is now suffering, after you guys have manageemnt what they wanted.

At Eagle we are your friends, not enemies!