I disagree. If they change it in the next few months there will be no problem. Reason for saying this is because just look at the march lines. We are still slightly overstaffed, and they could easily build much more efficient lines. If they do this they will have no issue going another few months on the pilots currently on property. I do agree, however, that if they don't do anything soon, then there will be a big issue. PSA, Envoy, and PDT management are puppets though. AAG sees the numbers concerning everything. They know the issues. They came down on payroll and scheduling back when delays from crew swaps and pay discrepancies were incredibly high. They know the hiring issues happening at the WOs. Ultimately it's up to them to pony up and fix the issue.

I agree they are puppets and this is all up to AAG to fix.

My crystal ball assumptions are based off the claim of 10.5 pilots per aircraft. That gives us 15% buffer. I gladly welcome more efficient schedules and it seems like March is a hint. TYS actually had decent time lines with more than 11 days off. I'm certainly no expert. The bandaid of efficient schedules might be enough only if it occurs with something to actually attract pilots.

There were five pilots in yesterday's new hire class. Only 3 remain in the previous class.

That's because the new cute girl is CommutAir and PDT. As soon as they get half of their deliveries, they be saying the same thing.

What is the reason that the two left from the last class?

Meanwhile Mesa and RAH are getting 20+ a Class.

If only PSA would listed up when everybody told them to hold the line. Oh well...

Pay raises? You think that Parker will give PSA pay raises after accepting that crap at the first time? We are all in the same boat (PSA/PDT/ENY) and is not because of PDT or ENY.

I still can't wrap my head around why Mesa would have anyone in class at all?

It has to be bases. The people wanting to go to regionals right now must be living in Mesa bases. I as well could see no other reason to go there. They are by far the lowest paid large rj operator in the system.

More efficient lines is just the first step, a step which means they have actually finally noticed there is a problem. The next step will be a reduction in 200 flying as 900s come on board. I agree with a few changes they can continue to limp along as they have been for another several months.
Thats why this is the time we need to start putting the pressure on them

SAP 75, no open time, no junior man.

AAG may be aware of the issues, but they won't do a thing until it starts affecting their operation.

Of course bases. Mesa has all hub bases. Why would you come to PSA for a measly $2 more per hour? That doesn't even cover the cost of a crash pad, much less the additional stress of a 2 leg commute to DAY.

The fast upgrade doesn't really apply unless you have previous 121 time. It doesn't matter if the airline is upgrading in 6 months or 2 years unless you have your 1000hrs. Also I think we all know that, baring a big slow down, all the regionals will have less than a 2 year upgrade in the next 2 years.
And after upgrade you're right back to a 2 leg commute and a crash pad in DAY.