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Old 03-27-2006 | 04:26 PM
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What's the upgrade time like at TSA? I see that the Jetstream is around 2 years...

How about the ERJ?

What A/C do they hire into primarily?
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Old 03-27-2006 | 04:46 PM
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they're getting rid of the jetstreams. no idea on upgrades
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Old 03-27-2006 | 06:04 PM
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Just recently interviewed there and was told that you are looking at 2.5 years on the jet. They also require 4000TT but will match 800 hours that you have flown with them so it only works out to 3200TT. As was previously stated, the prop will be gone by the end of June I believe so they are only hiring into the 145.
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Old 03-28-2006 | 05:32 AM
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Just received a class date for TSA. Anyone recently finished there? If so, appreciate feedback on how the training was, what to watch out for, where to stay and do you know of any forums where you can get info on how the pilots like working there? I can't find any info, and what little I do here, is not positive. Any idea why? I know all about the Go Jet issue. I am wondering if the scheduling is bad, or what.
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Old 03-28-2006 | 07:46 AM
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How long did you wait between your interview and receiving a class date? I just received the letter saying I was in the hiring pool last Wednesday. They said during the interview that we were probably looking at June, but I hope to get in before that.
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Old 03-28-2006 | 07:46 AM
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Is it possible / easy to commute at TSA from PIT. I would think I could just jump on USAir and fly to my domicile...
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Old 03-28-2006 | 09:21 AM
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I wouldn't think it would be too hard but I have a friend who currently works there and he says that they are getting phased out of the USAirways system. There's always the jumpseat though.
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Old 03-28-2006 | 09:29 AM
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I waited 2 mths for a class date. I got barely 2 weeks notice, and am hoping to delay my training date to get things squared away with my other jobs.....
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Old 03-28-2006 | 10:30 AM
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Yea, they said that they were going to slow down on new-hire training because of all the J41 guys that are going to have to be trained fairly soon. Thanks for the info.
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Old 03-28-2006 | 10:46 AM
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First off, I would tell all of you to stay away from this place unless it is your absolute last chance to an airline job; except for GOJ3T$.

Quality of life is as bad being a 6th yr CA as a 1st yr FO; excluding pay.

All of this hiring is based on speculation of getting another code-share and more ac. The code-share being COEX flying is not a good thing for our industry considering I make $3.50 less an hour than XJ 6 yr CA. If this doesn't go thru all of these new hire will be out on their A$$es in the street w/o even a thought.

Currently in contract negotiations and so far seems (no facts) all is going OK(only on small issues). This is because they do not want anything to hurt TSA chances at more flying. Should we not get any, things could get real ugly real fast!!!!

ALPA national just gave us a slap in the face during the whole GOJ3T$ thing, so don't think that ALPA will protect you.

Good luck and good night!!

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I would do a thurough search on this thread and Flight info for all of the TSA bs.
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