The Useful PSA Thread
#371
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Joined APC: May 2009
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Christ...Destroying my career?? I got the same response from people in this forum when I took a Commutair interview and a RAH interview and an AWAC interview. Is there any place to go that has decent pay (fair), a somewhat positive future that I can look forward to for the next few years??
Im really considering just sticking with my Shuttle class, at least at RAH things can only go up from where they are..guys on this forum make it sound like it cant get any worse there. Plus Ill have a NY base...
Im really considering just sticking with my Shuttle class, at least at RAH things can only go up from where they are..guys on this forum make it sound like it cant get any worse there. Plus Ill have a NY base...
Out of the interviews you mentioned above, AWAC would have been by far the best choice, much better than any of the others.
#372
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Joined APC: Nov 2008
Posts: 318
Is a NYC base really being looked at or rumored? I mean I guess it kind of makes some sense, but we all know how regionals love to shuffle the flying around the system.
#373
Looking at PSA's route map on the company site, is there a PHL base? If not, how will commuting from NYC area be to a charlotte base. Will I need to get a crashpad? I have a early November interview and I am excited, however I am trying to avoid having to get a crashpad and commuting, but the future that PSA shows, I would be willing to commute.
There are 12 flights a day from LGA to CLT on USAirways mainline alone so commuting to CLT wouldn't be a problem at all. Keep in mind as a PSA pilot, you'll have priority on US mainline metal except mainline pilots. Also, within your same priority boarding group, it's first come first serve based on time of check in, not company seniority....which of course is good for new guy commuters.
Most guys who are getting Charlotte are sitting reserve for 1-2 months so you'll definitely need a crash pad briefly at least. Also, keep in mind that there aren't many trips that start late enough on the first day and finish early enough on the last day to be commutable on both ends. You'll likely need a crashpad even when you get a line unless you plan on staying in a hotel, sleeping in the crew room, or in a van down by the river.
#374
The Useful PSA Thread
As you know proper communication is very important in this career field. I recognize you now believe that since PSA has hired you that you are above it all, but please remember a good pilot recognizes his/her weaknesses and uses all available resources to correct deficiencies. I have had to do this myself many times over the years. Based on many of the posts that I have read, I believe you will run into miscommunication issues if you do not take proactive measures now, while your career is still young. You are not obligated to heed any advice, but the issue is very noticeable. I'm not the only one here who has noticed it. The choice is yours to work towards a long and successful career, or you can get defensive.
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#375
In the end, no one really knows yet, probably not even AAG and PSA management. The final decision will be made by the bean counters.
#376
Unless you're already familiar with the aircraft, learning flows with no systems knowledge, no specific detail on what exactly you're doing, and no big cockpit poster to practice on is not very useful. Some of the flows only have 3-4 items on them but one item might have 4-6 sub steps of items to check, test, or do. Learn those limitations cold for day 1 and you'll be sufficiently ahead for indoc without learning anything wrong or developing bad habits.
#377
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Posts: 318
Not likely. A NY base isn't even rumored. Ultimately bases are determined where AAG needs feed of course. In the medium term, next 2 years, PSA will be taking over the flying Mesa is doing out of CLT. CLT is already a base so no new bases due to that. There are also the beaten equine 700's from Eagle moving to PSA which, for the short term at least, will likely stay on their current routes, for the most part. This would most likely mean the addition of a Dallas or Chicago base. I think Miami is eliminated due to a plan to move much of that flying to, IIRC, Republic (can anyone confirm or correct me on that?)
In the end, no one really knows yet, probably not even AAG and PSA management. The final decision will be made by the bean counters.
In the end, no one really knows yet, probably not even AAG and PSA management. The final decision will be made by the bean counters.
#378
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Joined APC: Oct 2014
Posts: 137
While envoy doesn't have a crj DFW base, a lot of flights crj flights are through Dallas. I get the impression many ord crj lines start and end with deadheads to and from Dallas.
#379
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Originally Posted by 8hourrule
Did they send you guys flows and limitations before class, or just limitations? I remember in the interview she said both would be sent. I only received the limitations.
HR stopped sending out the new hire study packet with the flows a couple of classes ago. The new one is only limitations.
Unless you're already familiar with the aircraft, learning flows with no systems knowledge, no specific detail on what exactly you're doing, and no big cockpit poster to practice on is not very useful. Some of the flows only have 3-4 items on them but one item might have 4-6 sub steps of items to check, test, or do. Learn those limitations cold for day 1 and you'll be sufficiently ahead for indoc without learning anything wrong or developing bad habits.
Originally Posted by 8hourrule
Did they send you guys flows and limitations before class, or just limitations? I remember in the interview she said both would be sent. I only received the limitations.
HR stopped sending out the new hire study packet with the flows a couple of classes ago. The new one is only limitations.
Unless you're already familiar with the aircraft, learning flows with no systems knowledge, no specific detail on what exactly you're doing, and no big cockpit poster to practice on is not very useful. Some of the flows only have 3-4 items on them but one item might have 4-6 sub steps of items to check, test, or do. Learn those limitations cold for day 1 and you'll be sufficiently ahead for indoc without learning anything wrong or developing bad habits.
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