The Useful PSA Thread
01-29-2015, 05:33 PM
#1434
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If pilot (a) is hired prior to pilot (b) who has 1000 hrs of 121, and pilot B upgrades before pilot A, did pilot A just loose senority? What happens when pilot A meets the 121 requirements and there is no upgrade available? Is pilot A pay protected? Would pilot A be laid off before pilot B if there is downsizing?
01-29-2015, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Irishblackbird
If pilot (a) is hired prior to pilot (b) who has 1000 hrs of 121, and pilot B upgrades before pilot A, did pilot A just loose senority? What happens when pilot A meets the 121 requirements and there is no upgrade available? Is pilot A pay protected? Would pilot A be laid off before pilot B if there is downsizing?
When pilot "A" does upgrade, he/she will be able to bid ahead of pilot "B". I have heard that some people are bypassing upgrade for a few months so they can hold a line in the base of their choosing immediately as a Captain.
When upgrades do stop at an airline, there are always guys that are stuck as an FO because they bypassed an upgrade for some reason. It is unfortunate.
01-29-2015, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Irishblackbird
If pilot (a) is hired prior to pilot (b) who has 1000 hrs of 121, and pilot B upgrades before pilot A, did pilot A just loose senority? What happens when pilot A meets the 121 requirements and there is no upgrade available? Is pilot A pay protected? Would pilot A be laid off before pilot B if there is downsizing?
01-30-2015, 06:03 AM
#1437
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I still have about 400 hours to go before I hit 1500. Was excited about joining PSA with all the positive movements. Since PSA is hiring like crazy, the upgrade time isn't 8-10 months anymore and more like 2 years. Has the PSA ship sailed? Does anyone know?
01-30-2015, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CFIatKFXE
I still have about 400 hours to go before I hit 1500. Was excited about joining PSA with all the positive movements. Since PSA is hiring like crazy, the upgrade time isn't 8-10 months anymore and more like 2 years. Has the PSA ship sailed? Does anyone know?
01-30-2015, 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CFIatKFXE
I still have about 400 hours to go before I hit 1500. Was excited about joining PSA with all the positive movements. Since PSA is hiring like crazy, the upgrade time isn't 8-10 months anymore and more like 2 years. Has the PSA ship sailed? Does anyone know?
01-30-2015, 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by CFIatKFXE
I still have about 400 hours to go before I hit 1500. Was excited about joining PSA with all the positive movements. Since PSA is hiring like crazy, the upgrade time isn't 8-10 months anymore and more like 2 years. Has the PSA ship sailed? Does anyone know?
If you are joking please disregard he following rant.
Are you kidding me?!? It's peole like you that make me never put a loved one on an RJ. WAAA-Flippin'-WAAAA!! You have 1100tt and are are upset at the idea of having to spend another 12-14 months in the right seat before being entrusted with the lives of the people crammed into a -900?!?? When will this entitlement BS END?!?!
Savor that time in the right seat. Learn from your captains (both what to do and what NOT to do). Never quit learning. Regardless of whatever aeronautical deity you see yourself as, remember these two points:
1) You're not one.
2) Gravity always wins.
Use the time to learn how to manage #2. Don't get in too much of a hurry.
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