airspeedsalive

Hi all,

I've accepted an F/O position at PSA, and will be heading to basic indoc soon. Just had a couple of questions for any PSA folks:

1. I understand that reserve right now in CLT is around a couple of months. Once you are able to hold a line how long would you estimate it would take to hold a line that is commutable at the beginning and end of a trip?

2. How senior would you need to be to bid 4 day trips ( I assume that's the best way to get a longer block of days off)?

3. How are the trips out of CLT? Are they just back and forth from CLT or do you end up flying throughout the system?

4. I'll be commuting DFW-CLT-DFW. Looks like there are a lot of flights, but I was wondering if anyone on here does that commute and what their experience has been.

5. I've been studying the welcome package with limitations, memory items, etc. Any thoughts on other things to study to prepare for class?

6. This will be my first 121 training (former 135 experience though). How is the training department?

I'm really looking forward to getting started, feel free to add any other info that you think would be useful for a new hire.

Thanks!

LaserRacer

Probably the same as on the other site.

Sorry, I couldn't resist!

In all seriousness though, unless a training department is actively trying to wash you out, #6 shouldn't be THAT big of a worry. Just take the training seriously.

airspeedsalive

Thanks, I take training pretty seriously so I'm not expecting a problem - cooperate and graduate. I did get some info on the other site about the commute and the training department, but nothing on the other questions so I thought I'd give it a shot here.

BackintheLPA

Get the Crj study guide book by Aaron Boone. The system CBTs are written from an engineer's perspective, not for an operator. The ones that have trouble are the individuals that waste too much time on those CBTs. Review the CBTs once, follow up with the Crj study book multiple times for each system, "log" your CBT hours and spend your time in the training center working on flows and callouts.

KMac6063

5) Just focus on limitations and immediate action items. Maybe go into some systems if you have the other nailed down.

6) Training is good. They will do a lot to help you pass. The oral exam is easy.

BrasiliaDriver

Study what they sent you in the welcome package. The company will provide you with electronic copies of all the manuals you will need during training.

You will be exposed to many different faces throughout your training at PSA. Each brings a wealth of experience to the table. Some directly from PSA line flying, many with a wide range of experience, including military, heavy cargo, major airlines, regional, corporate, and 135. Each will do everything they can to help you be successful at PSA. But, the key ingredient to your success is your attitude and preparedness.

JohnGardner

Thanks for the chuckle...

UCLAbruins

Where do you PSA guys do your training at? You got your own sims or FSI?

KMac6063

How is that funny?

RazzorAPC

" Funny how? I mean, funny like I'm a clown? I amuse you? I make you laugh? Tell me how am i funny? ..........

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IWINtUCshxY