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Trying to start a new thread about PSA. Junior bases, reserve times, are they able to fill classes etc.

I'd like to keep the flaming out, and keep this thread an adult one.

Haha trying is a good word.

TYS and DAY is junior compared to CLT. Shouldn't take more than 6 months on reserve. Some guys are getting build up lines a month or two out of training but it's all timing plus we're coming up on our slow season. As far as I know, most classes are quite full. A class every two weeks is the norm.

How many does a full class make?

The class that started last week was apparently 34. Not sure if it was all pilots or some dispatchers/sim instructors.

How do the mainline guys treat you? I remember jumpseating with an eagle/envoy guy in the FD. The A321 guys were really commending him and his pilot group on the backbone they were showing. Just curious if mainline AA or even Cactus has shown there own towards express? I was shocked that they actually cared about the feeders.

I'm not sure on AA side but half the guys on Airways don't even know or care who PSA is except the ones who used to fly for the original PSA. They're just very nice and professional to any jumpseaters. They have a real job with real pay and doesn't bicker online like many of us. The ones that are in the know sympathize with us since they've had to deal with Parker for the last ten years as well. Remember the yellow lanyards? Safety first.

I hope that Envoy pilot you were jumpseating with at least got a recommendation from the AA pilots. Otherwise it's just useless words to keep the time flying in the FD.

A mainline jump seater asked the other day, "so, what airline are you?" I think some guys are in the loop while others arent. I have been treated well while jump seating

This is true. I jumpseat twice a week with mainline and they are just fantastic and professional. Usually the FOs know who PSA is, Capts will say "Oh yeah you guys drive those little RJs around CLT right? It's not NASCAR... slow down!"

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2.5 year upgrade and dropping

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2-3 after IOE to hold a line in CLT

The people that are not living under a rock know that the PSA pilot group has undercut the pilots at there own holding company. Some might be more vocal about hating you than others, but trust me, the informed ones despise your pilot group for collectively "lowering the bar." Good luck with 2 year upgrades and your interview. You wouldn't get the pass if I was on the CA's board.

Does PSA plan to open a new domiciles?

How does everyone like TYS, or DAY In terms of city living? A lot to do, good night life etc? I wouldn't mind CLT, but living in Dayton Ohio doesn't sound too fun IMO.

So when it is said on this board PSA is filling classes fine we are also counting dispatchers and sim instructors too? How many pilots are in your classes?

I guess asking to keep this thread on an adult level was obviously asking too much.

With that attitude you may not see the left seat buddy .

My class had 2 dispatchers just for basic Indoc. No sim instructors were in my class. I can't confirm an exact number because it varies. Some classes don't have sim instructors or dispatchers in basic indoc. I believe the last 3 classes have been nothing but pilots.

If attitude dictated what seat you can sit in, the cockpits would be empty.

PSA will have to open new bases at some point. PHL, ORD and DFW are good possibilities.

Envoy just got decimated for taking a stand. What the hell do you expect?!!

DFW? Even after mesa' staking 29 900s there? Doubtful...I'm gonna go with PHL,ORD,LGA. Correct me if I'm wrong but envoy never had 700s at DFW did they?

What effect would going to PSA have on ones career?

probably get you to a major faster.

not much.. a regional is a regional is a regional. If you are trying to go, for what its worth, I heard the latest class had 31 new hires in it. Still going strong.

How far out are classes after accepting the position?

Actually in the lefy seat buddy

Classes every two Mondays. I believe folks that interviewed today were offered class on Sep 29.

they were there. then they went away now they are supposed to be there over the summer. looks like parker will give the crj's to psa if eagle doesnt eat a crap sandwich. where do you think they will go if psa gets them if they were supposed to be in dfw?

You mean as a base or just in general flying select lines?

I'll go PHL as I have heard numerous times that PSA is going to have a large operation out of there in the not so distant future. Other then that its anyone's guess as to where they may set up shop.

Is it a phone interview?

Has anyone interviewed recently that can give an updated gouge or any advice for the interview? How long after you submit your application will they call you to interview?

For xjet pilots it is

I may be p-ssing in the wind, but I will now be calling my APA reps and supporting a movement that PSA be blocked from any flow thru agreement to AA.

Yes, Parker will ask me to pay for it, and yes, I will be willing to pay for it.

What's next? "Ahhhh, hell. You're a good buddy, I know you and your wife were fightin', but I banged her anyway"

Later

How old are you? That makes absolutley no sense. Good luck

Scab central

Go chase the upgrade kids

Am I missing something? Is there a new definition of "scab"? A definition would be great.

Google scab

The old definition of Scab is worthless these days since ALPA allowed an atrocity like the RLA to come to fruition.

The notion lives on though: a scab is someone who does not stay united with his unions cause for personal gain. PSA proved they are scabs, or at least have scab mentality. They will pay. Not just in jumpseats, but in career progression. The people they screwed will get ahead of them. Speak to any APA member these days and the buzz on them is strong. There is nothing the APA hates more than a scab. So get mad on here and spit back at the pilots standing up for the industry: it just proves how selfish and childish you are - All traits the mainlines will look to avoid.