Where was I incorrect?

 

One of my new roles is to make sure that those volunteer forms that get filed out online get to the right people, and early next year I need to revamp that so thats happening better. So to the extent I need to take responsibility for that, I will, but at the same time it's ultimately up to the committee chairs to make use of the people that want to volunteer.

As to your comment about MK vs TR, Dunkin hit the nail on the head, and that's all I have to say about that.

 

I've flown about 2500 hours here, and with over 100 other people. I can tell you what the average line pilot is saying. If you don't like it, I am sorry. That is what the average pilot here feels.

There is very little communication, and what we do hear is of little importance and usually lacking. We just want useful information. TR is on Processing now. Please chime in and talk to us. Tell us what is going on, what is coming up. Has the MEC said anything at all about the DCA base?

I know what MK is, and what he has done to the pilot group. I've been here long enough to know what the company did to us with the CCP manipulation and what the delayed arbitration has cost the pilot group. I'm guessing that 30%+ of the pilot group do not.

They get emails from K, and they are informative. I wish they got the same thing from R.

Does that make sense?

 

Does anyone know if there is a wait to interview? I had a couple friends apply and they received emails about a 4-6 week wait before they hear something. Is that just the standard email response?

 

You mean all those emails threatening to cancel Christmas vacations if pilots don't pick up more flying? Are those the ones you're talking about?

 

I didn't have to wait that long, just a matter of days. I wonder if they are backed up?

 

Hi all. Posted this in one of the Envoy threads, also. Figured I'd catch a few people that don't go over there...

Honest question from a current mil guy researching regionals:

Ignoring for a moment the obvious differences of aircraft types and domiciles... are there any significant differences when comparing Envoy vs. PSA vs. PDT?

From what I can tell:
All are WO by AAG
All have very similar if not identical sign up bonuses/first year pay
All have essentially the same flow structure to American

Seems like the differences would mostly be in the areas of work rules/QOL, upgrade times, "leadership", or other stuff I'm not aware of. So I leave it to you fine folks. Appreciate any insight you all have...preferably without the super-strong kool-aid or sky-is-falling spin.

- Hog

 

Current mil guy (reserves) working for PSA right now. I can tell you for me personally, the SAP and base locations made the biggest difference for me in regards to deciding to come here over Envoy or Piedmont. Personally, the flow has zero bearing for me because I am just trying to rack up more TT to get competitive for UAL. Out of the legacies, AA would be my last choice. I heard so many negative things about Envoys schedules that deterred me from choosing them, and Being based out of PHL didn't really appeal to me with Piedmont. I do know some guys there and they are pretty happy. I'm choosing not to commute though, and will more than likely be a lineholder within 6 months in Cincinnati living in base. That was huge for me.

From what I've read of the contract, the work rules aren't bad at all here. They don't seem to be junior manning people like they are at Envoy.

If you need anything, feel free to PM me. It was a big decision for me a few months ago when I was in your shoes transitioning from active duty, so if I can answer questions, I'll be happy to help.

Cheers!

 

Piedmont's flow is pegged at 10% of their pilots flowing to AA annually. Envoy flows about 20% but that number will reduce to 10% over time. PSA is pegged at 4% of their pilot group flowing annually.

 

The differences are going to be bases, reserve times, schedule flexibility, flow, and equipment.

PSA has Crew bases CLT, DCA, TYS, CVG, DAY

PSA has SAP that allows line one holders to take their awarded line and change out and or drop down to 65 hours. It has allowed me To have off every single holiday in 2016 that i wanted, have off all important days I've needed, and have a commutable schedule.

FLOW has been argued in all threads. It is a very dead horse if you want to kick it some more you'll find lots of company. Reality is that for a 2.5 year senior FO it's not really anything worth worrying about for the next several years. This industry is changing very quickly.

PSA operates all CRJ 200,700,900

This is my second regional airline, Management types seem to be cut from the same block.

Cheers