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Old 03-07-2015 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Akbush
...and I follow rules as I see fit within what I define as common sense. I didn't survive bush alaska by reading some book or SOP.
Speaking as someone who has several thousand hours of time in Alaska, this is exactly why some people should STAY in Alaska!

Whole different world down here, with its own considerations. Oh, and following the rules up there works just fine too.
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Old 03-07-2015 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TallFlyer
Speaking as someone who has several thousand hours of time in Alaska, this is exactly why some people should STAY in Alaska!

Whole different world down here, with its own considerations. Oh, and following the rules up there works just fine too.
I know it is...very pussified...I missed the bush after leaving.....somthing about tackling a 40 knotter xwind at night in hooper bay was far more bad ass than an ils into DCA while George flies it. Lol
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Old 03-07-2015 | 03:06 PM
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I heard PSA just pulled 80 pilots from the line because the company didn't do background check. Is this why now after the interview, you have to wait 2 weeks for employment confirmation?
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Old 03-07-2015 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CFIatKFXE
I heard PSA just pulled 80 pilots from the line because the company didn't do background check. Is this why now after the interview, you have to wait 2 weeks for employment confirmation?
LOL!! classy company isn't it rofl
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Old 03-07-2015 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by CFIatKFXE
I heard PSA just pulled 80 pilots from the line because the company didn't do background check. Is this why now after the interview, you have to wait 2 weeks for employment confirmation?
I think that has been addressed several pages ago, and in its own thread.

It isn't just PSA, but the way PRIA paperwork is handled when one airline employee leaves and goes to another airline. Expect it to pop up as an issue everywhere as it is being reviewed. It is really not as dramatic as you are making it sound. Most everyone is flying again.

One of the biggest issues is names of airlines. If you worked for one airline that changed it's name or merged, a separate pria request must be mailed even though it was the same job - and your old company must send your exact same records twice.
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Old 03-07-2015 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by CFIatKFXE
I heard PSA just pulled 80 pilots from the line because the company didn't do background check. Is this why now after the interview, you have to wait 2 weeks for employment confirmation?
80 is an inflated number and it had nothing to do with federal background checks, but with the PRIA stuff as CLT stated above. It really was just a hiccup and has already been rectified. People are using it as an opportunity to try and make us look bad... When it is hardly the earth-stopping event some would have you believe. Nothing has changed, classes are running as normal, guys are flying as normal. I wouldn't worry about it.
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Old 03-07-2015 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Akbush
Those dates aren't even close to correct......but what ever.....I struggled in initial? not hardly...and I follow rules as I see fit within what I define as common sense. I didn't survive bush alaska by reading some book or SOP.

I mean... Just quoting you:

3/22/2014 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/le...ml#post1607782
After years of applying...i finally got called for a railroad interview. I hope it pans out. Im currently in training at a 121 regional about week 5. Starting sims after a short break. I have to say im not enjoying myself. My entire background was bush flying professionally prior to this.....I've found the adjustment to "normal" flying very difficult.......short of going back to Alaska.....i would love to work on the railroad and just be active in general aviation. If it doesn't work out with a job offer.....I'm going to go back to bush flying....probably in Africa this go around. Any other rail or bush guys on here?
3/22/2014 reply to http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...ml#post1607778
Dont feel bad.....I'm currently in 121 training and am struggling. I was a bush pilot in Alaska for several years 135. This stuff is so different.....i believe there is a certain type of flying for everyone. I don't enjoy this rule infested procedure garbage. Dont give up.....maybe try something else. Like flying dusters.....bush flying...or instructing. After flying outside the box for so long and up north....ive had a horrible time adjusting to the correct way of flying again. Everyone has their challenges to overcome.
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Finally out....lol after ten years of applying....and trying and repeating again....finally got a government job with the state working in the department of transportation. Gonna love that pension.
1/27/2015 reply to http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/re...ml#post1812991
Nope!! Lol I got out. Going to work for a class I freight railroad as a conductor.....better pay by far and a retirement pension. I'm currently instructing at a regional with my last day the end of February. I've never been so happy. I'll fly for fun and y'all can have this profession.
I just find it interesting you were able to instruct at PSA...
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Old 03-07-2015 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisreedrules
80 is an inflated number and it had nothing to do with federal background checks, but with the PRIA stuff as CLT stated above. It really was just a hiccup and has already been rectified. People are using it as an opportunity to try and make us look bad... When it is hardly the earth-stopping event some would have you believe. Nothing has changed, classes are running as normal, guys are flying as normal. I wouldn't worry about it.
Yes most guys including myself were only pulled of flight status for less than 48 hours due to PRIA issues.
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Old 03-07-2015 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by chrisreedrules
80 is an inflated number and it had nothing to do with federal background checks, but with the PRIA stuff as CLT stated above. It really was just a hiccup and has already been rectified. People are using it as an opportunity to try and make us look bad... When it is hardly the earth-stopping event some would have you believe. Nothing has changed, classes are running as normal, guys are flying as normal. I wouldn't worry about it.

That's good to know and a relief! Thanks!
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Old 03-07-2015 | 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by cencal83406
I mean... Just quoting you:

3/22/2014 http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/le...ml#post1607782


3/22/2014 reply to http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ca...ml#post1607778


11/03/2014 reply to http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/le...ml#post1757529


1/27/2015 reply to http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/re...ml#post1812991


I just find it interesting you were able to instruct at PSA...
Way way way to much time on your hands...scary most of us on here yourself included hold the lives of innocent people.
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