The Useful PSA Thread
03-23-2015 | 03:26 PM
#2731
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You don't have to justify it, like you said it is what it is. You, PSA, and Endeavor voted in 12/4 caps and as a result that is now the new (lower) norm. Everyone had their reasons and it is not my intention to get into a debate about voting in concessions, that dead horse has been beaten. But don't say the only way to raise the bar is to raise pay when you work for a company who has recently approved a pay cap for new hires.
I was referring strictly to professionalism and the responsibility each and every one of us has, mainline and regionals alike. You can and should act like a professional even if you are a bottom feeder and don't get paid a lot.
I was referring strictly to professionalism and the responsibility each and every one of us has, mainline and regionals alike. You can and should act like a professional even if you are a bottom feeder and don't get paid a lot.
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03-23-2015 | 04:33 PM
#2732
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From: DHC8
I challenge anyone to point out another Regional with better 1st Year Pay than Piedmont.. (Endeavor takes the cake for Bonus)
And, on the 12/4 caps, those are jet rates (which will require seniority to bid into) and they're hardly a B-scale (except for the 1st year), but more like a compressed pay scale where a 2nd Year pilot will get paid the same a dash pilot would make on year 4, 3 Year jet pay equals 8th year dash pay, etc..
Now, Benefits.. I only pay for 18% of the Health insurance cost, with Dental, Vision and Rx too. Sure, it'll go up to 35% over the next 5-6 years, but I'll be gone by then and it'll still be much better than found elsewhere in the regionals.
And, on the 12/4 caps, those are jet rates (which will require seniority to bid into) and they're hardly a B-scale (except for the 1st year), but more like a compressed pay scale where a 2nd Year pilot will get paid the same a dash pilot would make on year 4, 3 Year jet pay equals 8th year dash pay, etc..
Now, Benefits.. I only pay for 18% of the Health insurance cost, with Dental, Vision and Rx too. Sure, it'll go up to 35% over the next 5-6 years, but I'll be gone by then and it'll still be much better than found elsewhere in the regionals.
03-23-2015 | 04:35 PM
#2733
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From: CL65
I challenge anyone to point out another Regional with better 1st Year Pay than Piedmont.. (Endeavor takes the cake for Bonus)
And, on the 12/4 caps, those are jet rates (which will require seniority to bid into) and they're hardly a B-scale (except for the 1st year), but more like a compressed pay scale where a 2nd Year pilot will get paid the same a dash pilot would make on year 4, 3 Year jet pay equals 8th year dash pay, etc..
Now, Benefits.. I only pay for 18% of the Health insurance cost, with Dental, Vision and Rx too. Sure, it'll go up to 35% over the next 5-6 years, but I'll be gone by then and it'll still be much better than found elsewhere in the regionals.
And, on the 12/4 caps, those are jet rates (which will require seniority to bid into) and they're hardly a B-scale (except for the 1st year), but more like a compressed pay scale where a 2nd Year pilot will get paid the same a dash pilot would make on year 4, 3 Year jet pay equals 8th year dash pay, etc..
Now, Benefits.. I only pay for 18% of the Health insurance cost, with Dental, Vision and Rx too. Sure, it'll go up to 35% over the next 5-6 years, but I'll be gone by then and it'll still be much better than found elsewhere in the regionals.
03-23-2015 | 04:47 PM
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From: DHC8
75 Hours monthly guarantee (28.37), plus 1/2 per diem 24/7 during training ($20.4 daily).
In summary, $2.5k per month for Ground & Sim.
Per Diem goes to full rate during SOE, 3K Bonus payment after SOE completion. Full hotel coverage, even in base during SOE.
The other 2K after 6 months, if I recall correctly.
Benefits kick in at 60 days.
In summary, $2.5k per month for Ground & Sim.
Per Diem goes to full rate during SOE, 3K Bonus payment after SOE completion. Full hotel coverage, even in base during SOE.
The other 2K after 6 months, if I recall correctly.
Benefits kick in at 60 days.
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03-23-2015 | 04:57 PM
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From: CL65
I just really did not like any of the Piedmont bases and the bases are a difficult commute. That is why I decided not to go there. I also do not really believe yet that the 145's will ever actually show up, and I have flown enough turboprops. Other than that, it isn't a bad company.
03-23-2015 | 05:04 PM
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Not bad at all. PSA pays a little more in per diem, but less in hourly pay. PDT does pay more, but the money just isn't worth it to me.
I just really did not like any of the Piedmont bases and the bases are a difficult commute. That is why I decided not to go there. I also do not really believe yet that the 145's will ever actually show up, and I have flown enough turboprops. Other than that, it isn't a bad company.
I just really did not like any of the Piedmont bases and the bases are a difficult commute. That is why I decided not to go there. I also do not really believe yet that the 145's will ever actually show up, and I have flown enough turboprops. Other than that, it isn't a bad company.
03-23-2015 | 05:09 PM
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From: CL65
03-23-2015 | 05:18 PM
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Hey CLT Guy, do you know what the requirements are to become a sim instructor later down the line with PSA? I know they'll pay 1st year Captain pay - and can you be a sim instructor (on your days off) AND fly the line at the same time? Stupid question probably, but....heh.
03-23-2015 | 05:25 PM
#2739
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From: CL65
Hey CLT Guy, do you know what the requirements are to become a sim instructor later down the line with PSA? I know they'll pay 1st year Captain pay - and can you be a sim instructor (on your days off) AND fly the line at the same time? Stupid question probably, but....heh.
Flying in between teaching is hard to do. Duty time becomes a major issue.
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