Originally Posted by Systemized (Post 2149359)

I would not refer someone I don't know. I would not attach my name to someone else's that I don't know. I'm simply offering to answer questions via PM for people that are not comfortable asking on the boards do to backlash. I believe PSA is a good option compared to other regionals and would like to see more pilots coming in the door. It's no secret that more pilots coming in the door will benefit my position and everyone else at the company. If all the new hires at Expressjet, Mesa or Air Wisconsin chose PSA instead, I believe they would be much better off. Every other regional depends on where you live. Live in base. If you live close to CLT, TYS, CVG or DAY, come to PSA.

Originally Posted by CLT Guy (Post 2149336)

Can you tell us more about Elite? I know of a few (or a few hundred) pilots that are looking to get out of PSA as soon as possible.

Originally Posted by CLT Guy (Post 2149365)

Please tell us why PSA is better than other airlines...

We have a subpar contract

Originally Posted by Systemized (Post 2149402)

I get a better schedule every month with line bidding + SAP than I would at any other regional out there with my longevity. The airlines that pay more than PSA and also have 2.5 year upgrades use schedule bidding systems with lower QOL. QOL is just as important as my W2 and I can live with slightly less money at the end of the year if it means better schedule flexibility and overall QOL. The SAP could be a heck of a lot better, but even in it's current state, I still see a huge benefit from it. Others might not, but I make it work every month.

Originally Posted by CLT Guy (Post 2149409)

But no one hired today that wants a CLT base will be able to take advantage of the SAP for at least 18 months.

in Charlotte this month, we has FOs that were hired in February of 2015 that were still in round 2. That is 16 months on reserve

Originally Posted by comrcap (Post 2149381)

Starting Aug 1. Year 1 Captains start at $80000 after fed ride. all new hires are paid $40000 from day one of ground school and after 90 days $50000. Home based and $35/day per diem. We are mostly NCAA charter airline with seasonal service to selected markets and year round to others. We have 7 crj200, 4 crj 700 and more 700/900s on way. [email protected] .we want people who can get the job done with safety and customer service skills and going above and beyond is not the exception. Captain's are given an American express card for company expenses when required.

Originally Posted by CLT Guy (Post 2149428)

Ah. So you are selling a pyramid scheme. The only good thing that we have is only available to the most senior people. Got it.

I would prefer to see improvements for everyone in the company. Flow at 10% of the company or more per year. Better reserve rules - the the ones that we have actually enforced.

Fix the min day carveouts.
Fix the open time pay.
Fix the critical pay.
Fix the schedules. (4 hour layovers in the middle of the day are the new norm)
Retention bonuses for all employees.

If you pick up open time at the other WO companies, how much are you paid? 200%? 300%? At PSA, it is 125%.