Does the clock start ticking on seniority when you are officially offered the job or on the 1st day of training? Doesn't matter to me either way, just curious?

 

First day of training.

 

Thank you.

 

Yea I'm realizing it. Thank you very much!

 

Pat yourself on the back. You're in a very very good position. They say aviation is about good luck and timing. Your timing couldn't be better if you join a regional airline this year. To be honest with you, once you hit 1500 hours, you can almost pick any regional you want and most likely they'll hire you.

In regards to your comment about the whining, know there's a ton of pilots here that didn't get as lucky and entered the industry when the hiring was minimal, so they spent years on reserve and another 6-7 years waiting for an upgrade, again, only because of timing.

You're in a position now where you'll basically see almost no reserve (unless you go to Envoy) and a relatively quick upgrade at 2 years (in average). All of this was unheard of just a few years ago, so you're fresh meat and a punching bag for some, but don't take it too personally...

I am in the same boat as you but I am bit closer to the 1300 hours you need to be able to apply at PSA (they'll bring you in for an interview when you're 3 months from reaching minimums). When looking for a regional, my suggestion is just look at the big picture....is the base close to you, is the company growing or shrinking...etc....PSA seems like a good choice for a lot of people, and they aren't having a problem attracting pilots. Good luck to you!

 

If yo do end up at PSA, you will likely be in class with people that spent over 3 years on reserve, and were FO's for more than 7 years with no upgrade. In their mind, that is the "norm" - and it was a few years ago.

Be happy that things are changing and anything under 2 years upgrade without prior 121 experience is GREAT.

 

Yes I am learning that now. I gotta respect what they've gone thru. Didn't know it was a lot worse before.

Thanks DA40pilot and CLT guy

 

If you are looking at PSA, there are some really good guys on here. Ask questions, people will be happy to help you. It is a good place.

 

Does anyone have access to the interview checklist that HR sends to you of the documents required at time of interview? I am going to be applying soon and was hoping to get a head start.

 

If you are planning on applying, and have not yet, maybe consider talking to some current employees. If they "refer" you they get $1000. Most guys would certainly split it with you.

I am going to refrain, because I do not want to get the reputation like some guys on here as someone that only posts to try to get your $$$.

Required documents include:

Licenses
Medical (First Class)
FCC License
Passport
College Transcripts (especially if using R-ATP)
Military discharge documents
ATP Written Results (If you don't have your ATP yet)

Also, make sure to bring an updated resume. I would suggest bringing a few copies so each person that is interviewing you has one.

You will bring copies of each of these documents and they will keep the copies.