PSA Lines
 

Hello everyone. New PSA hire here. I was hoping someone could tell me what a typical CLT based, junior FO line looks like. Is it usually around 4 days on and 2 -3 days off? I know it all depends, but some insight would be great. Thanks.

Did you get the -200 or the -700?

Don't know. I start on training Monday. I think I might be one of the older people in class, so I hope to get a choice.
My girlfriend is freaking out about never getting to see me. I see that there are numerous direct flights daily between DFW and CLT, so I'm going to try and semi-commute. I am hoping to go fly for several days in a row on overnights, and then have a few days in a row off, but I have no idea what the lines look like.

I have a class date at TSA in August but thought about applying over at PSA also. Good luck with training!

Same to you.

Think turboprop flying in jets. 7 legs a day, 15 credit-hour 4-days. Reserve in Charlotte was running well over a year, I don't know about the other bases. I wanna say 10 days off? Something like that. Anyway, on reserve if you're commuting plan to spend one day at home a week. Living the dream baby!

The above is all second hand from a PSA FO I met in the CLT break room.

What was your time if you don't mind me asking?

I have 460 hours total with 65 multi. However, I have a bachelor degree. Most of the low time people at the interview had a degree.

Congrats on the hire, tex. I heard they were interviewing people with only commercial/multi (obviously you exceed that) over there and was just curious as to what people actually were getting hired on with. I hope all works out well for you there and good luck in training. What did some of the other guys in your class have?

I am not in class until Monday, but from what I remember from the interview, I don't think anyone had more than 700 hours. One guy was a flight engineer, but he didn't make it past the written quiz. I'm not sure who all got the call from my interview day, but if I can find a computer when I get to training, I will post info on here for all of you.

Congrats again on the job. What's your opinion on whether or not I should apply there? I am a 36 yr. old CFI with 450/25. I do not have a degree but did serve in the US Marines and ran my own small building co. for 8 years. I am going to apply to Colgan when I reach the mins of 500/80. They are a good fit for me and I am aware of what others say but I believe it what you make of your experiences. I hope my life experience and aptitude for success are enough to get hired by a regional airline. I do realize that most majors require a degree but some do not, although highly desirable. I am hoping to fly for a regional for about 5 years and then move into fractional. I just spent a lot of time and money on my ratings and going back to school part time to earn my BS would not fit into my schedule right now, especially if hired by a regional. I know I was born to do this , just took me some time to get here. All the flight training and knowledge came very easy to me. All 95 and higher on writtens and all checkrides were perfect. CFI checkride went perfect with the FAA inspector commending every segment and saying I was much more prepared than most CFI candidates, this was the BOS FSDO. Just filling in some backround so I dont sound like a pilot that is better off flying FS 2004. Thanks for any input, it's much appreciated.

I really can't offer much advice since I will be new to the 121 industry, but I had a good feeling when I interviewed there. I decided to take the job based on how I felt that PSA would be a nice company to work for, how it was my best opportunity out of the other leads I had, and because 2 of their 3 bases are in the south (no offense to all the yankees out there, but the north is not for me). My best advice is to apply, go to the interview, and see what you think. It may or may not be for you. I do have to say that I feel good about my decision though.

It never hurts to apply with whatever time you have. You never know. If you don't get a resume out there nobody knows you are around and you will never get hired.

Send in your resume....you have nothing to lose....
You will get a reply... trust me :D

wow!:eek: funny how things change. i remember interviewing at PSA (when all they had was 328s) with 1800tt 800muti degree and 135 pic. they grilled me and said they normally didn't hire people with my "low time". i got the job but went to Eagle instead.