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04-21-2015 | 06:12 PM

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Even if PSA has a bad name they sure aren't having trouble filling up classes and from what I hear they are making as much or more money then most Regionals with the ability to drop to 65hrs and then pick up flying again at premium values.

Many say that but in reality if they are tight on coverage and there are "critical" trips, why on earth would the company approve drops which just creates additional uncovered flying?

04-21-2015 | 06:14 PM

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Many say that but in reality if they are tight on coverage and there are "critical" trips, why on earth would the company approve drops which just creates additional uncovered flying?

Because it's in there contract to do it.

04-21-2015 | 06:16 PM

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Atlantic Coast Airlines was offered the same to United and told United to stick it. ACA became there own Airline with Independence Air.

It just depends on how much cheaper Parker wants AWAC to operate for. I can tell you it won't be at the current level.

Of course Parker wants AWAC to operate for less. That's what I was saying. It's not gonna come from the owner's profit margin though.

04-21-2015 | 06:17 PM

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Because it's in there contract to do it.

If it is in their contract that a pilot is able to drop any trip he wants without denial, then I stand corrected.

04-21-2015 | 06:17 PM

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Guy I was flying with just talked to his buddy in CLT. He left Endeavor after 5 years there to go to PSA. He just finished initial training and is going straight to upgrade training. And now more Endeavor people are seeing that and coming.
PSA isn't have trouble getting people. They are just having trouble trying to train them all as fast as the planes come in.

04-21-2015 | 06:35 PM

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It's true... Guys are getting out of new hire training, finishing IOE, and going straight to upgrade. AWAC is a great company and I have friends there. I know AAG can't give up their AWAC feed so I wouldn't worry, you guys will still have jobs.

04-21-2015 | 06:39 PM

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If it is in their contract that a pilot is able to drop any trip he wants without denial, then I stand corrected.

Squib I'm not sure exactly how it works. But I hear them all the time in the Crewroom and it seems like a loophole they have in there contract and they are taking full advantage of it.

04-21-2015 | 06:40 PM

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yes I agree and it will come down to how bad Parker wants them and how much he's willing to pay. I think the better deal Parker can get the longer the contact. The worst the deal for him the shorter the contract.

04-25-2015 | 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Future Cpt Kirk

Don't really know what to think of their pickiness... Could be construed several ways. I certainly like the idea that the airline is not simply giving offers to anyone with a pulse to fill seats....

I am glad to hear they're getting picky. Training is becoming a real bottleneck. One recent class has only got a third through training after six months. One third quit and the others are in limbo?

This class is fairly typical from what I'm hearing.