Most of the time a new base opens a majority of people are junior that go there initially. That way they can fill the slots. But eventually it could become less junior.

As far as bases go, if you like the base you are in and do not want to move, make sure that base is #1 on your base bid. The chances of being displaced are slim. Although it did happen with the opening of CVG initially and DCA. However you will get back to your original base pretty quick.

 

New guy here and haven't had a chance to live it yet, so PSA Help or some other more knowledgeable folks can correct me if I'm wrong....

You put in a standing bid for what you want as far as bases go (and seats). You can change your standing bid at anytime. Each month, folks bid for their lines and once you have enough seniority, then your standing bids will be honored. You might get moved from your #4 to your #3 or you might jump all the way up to your #1...it all depends on where your seniority falls out.

DCA is a pretty high cost of living area so it wouldn't surprise me if it became pretty junior for FOs. It is also a very commutable location with all the airports in the area giving commuters options. Depending on when you apply/get hired DCA hopefully will be somewhat established and it will be easier to answer that question.

Hopefully that made sense and is correct for the most part...bottom line, you aren't stuck and you get looked at each month as far as being able to move to your preferred location.

 

Awesome! Thanks for explaining that.

 

That is correct, also next FO CLT bid has 30ish openings on it

On another note 29pilots and one dispatcher started training in today's new hire class.

 

I have been reading through the thread and might have missed it, but how is class seniority determined? Age?

Thank you.

 

Yes, age.

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Couple of quick questions,
How long for a new-hire to hold CLT? How long on reserve?
How is the aircraft assignment determined?
How are the Pass benefits, priority, enrolled friend, buddy passes etc

 

Hey partner,
I recommend you invest some time and read about the last 30 pages of this thread and all your questions will be answered. This thread unlike many of the others has a lot of valuable information about this airline and you can learn just about anything you need to know. Make the investment, I promise it'll pay off 👌🏼

 

I agree that it is worth the effort to look back through the last 30-40 pages. Anyone that is interested in going to any airline should do all of the research that they can about that airline, and not just ask the same questions over and over in these threads. At the very least, read and understand the airline profile on this site.

With that said, I will cave in and answer a couple of these.

New hires right now are holding CLT. No real wait time at all. Reserve time is about a year and falling. It will likely be ~6 months or less in CLT once the new airplanes start arriving and upgrades continue at 24+ per month.

Aircraft assignment - just read the airline profile on here. That is an easy one. We fly all 3 airplanes interchangeably. I have flown all 3 on the same day. There are no seat locks, or equipment locks of any kind. "PSA pilots fly the CRJ-200, 700, and 900 under a blended rate adjusted quarterly as ratio changes".

Travel benefits, as have been discussed here at very great length, are the same as mainline AA. They are arguably the best benefits in the regionals. Also, anyone on property before the deadline in July will receive 2 free round trip positive space tickets anywhere in the AA system as a thank you from the company. For those tickets, you do not need to fly "stand by", you get a positive space seat. Perfect for a great vacation to Asia, Australia, or Europe.

 

Hey Partner!
Thx, have read the thread for awhile. Thx PsaHelp for your accurate and concise answers!