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01-23-2008 | 02:40 PM

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reevesofskyking

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I do know the history of the summer 06

That is exact reason I think there might be something more than wishful thinking.

I may be wrong, and I will eat my words when I am, but for now, in my small little mind, I am going to believe that they just might have learned their lesson.

Time will tell.

Reeves

01-23-2008 | 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by flynavyj

heard a rumor about the "ramping up" but, i'll believe it when i call gear up in it....As far as them adding pilots because something is signed, you obviously don't know the history, as they added tons and tons of pilots in early 06' only to furlough them in summer 06' when the contract that they thought was signed by TSA, turned out to be signed by another airline....They need to invest in glasses to read the handwriting.

Agreed...! But hey - with all my prior ranting about Trans States, I'll say now that it really probably wasn't as bad as I made it out to be. During times when hiring is tight, I would have been thrilled to be there. Today it's a different story as far as hiring. Tomorrow may turn around as well. While you have the choice (today), however, don't go somewhere second-rate.

01-23-2008 | 02:47 PM

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It's not for growth. They told us that they've been steadily losing about 20 per month and can't replace them because people aren't showing up for class. Right now it doesn't seem like reserve will be long also summer is coming, they told us a month or two if any.

01-23-2008 | 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AirWillie

So who's "they"?

20 captains per month? I don't think the FO attrition is what is used to be last summer... and if we're losing that many captains a month why do we only upgrade 8/month?

I guess "they" are trying the shotgun approach and see how many of the 40+ show up to class?

01-23-2008 | 06:16 PM

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heard there were close to 20 resignations this month for Captains, also heard as little as 13, maybe by the end of next month i'll have an idea as to how many have left by how many spots i move up....As of this month, that number isn't much more than two.

01-23-2008 | 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BYUFlyr

HR. They mentioned something about United flying but it didn't seem like a big deal. As of right now there are 21 hired for the Feb 4th class, who knows how many will show up.

01-23-2008 | 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Palmtree Pilot

Thers is a "REAL" possibility that you find yourself on the street after the "ramping up" phase is found to be not needed when the supposed reason disappears.

Plenty of better companys will hire with your times, do some more research.

PtP

Im sure however that management have learned from prior mistakes that it is more expensive to train new pilots than keep them on the payroll sitting on reserve. But then again... I could be bias... I am currently in the Jan. ground class.

01-24-2008 | 03:25 AM

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TSA is a great place to go, get your time, then leave. I am a 7 year veteran of uncle Hulas and speak from experience.

Keep your resume updated at all times and leave when you get a chance.

Enjoy HK!