Republic vs. PSA
08-08-2018, 06:18 AM
#13
Ref +8
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: North by Midwest
Posts: 383
BNA commuter
Honestly if you want to be a BNA commuter - Endeavor. NYC has 14 flights a day, ATL has 18 direct flights and 7 more options. Also you only have to try ounce before your positive space. Forget PSA with TYS 2.5 hours drive time is a crap commute. 9E pay and QOL is higher too.
08-08-2018, 09:04 AM
#14
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Joined APC: May 2018
Position: E170
Posts: 152
The wholly owned flow wasn't, and still isn't a deal breaker in my mind. Most can move on to bigger and better things in less time than flow to AA; especially true for me because the major's aren't necessarily my end goal.
Republic has exceeded my expectations in most areas. There's a little to be desired in regards to bases and upgrades, but it's worth it for me to stick around and see what happens. For FOs, you can be awarded every base except MIA and IAH soon after training. MIA and IAH take a few more months. Once you are where you want it's yours to keep.
Upgrade time is a little higher than most other regionals, but is coming down. No forced upgrades because we're short on FOs and not CAs. The wholly owneds have the opposite problem, which is why they force upgrades and displace folks off their bids. If you want earliest available upgrade, that means LGA or EWR. Folks can wait a little longer and can get DCA or PIT from the start. Upgrade is still driven by seniority rather than having your 1000 SIC 121 and 2500TT.
Republic has exceeded my expectations in most areas. There's a little to be desired in regards to bases and upgrades, but it's worth it for me to stick around and see what happens. For FOs, you can be awarded every base except MIA and IAH soon after training. MIA and IAH take a few more months. Once you are where you want it's yours to keep.
Upgrade time is a little higher than most other regionals, but is coming down. No forced upgrades because we're short on FOs and not CAs. The wholly owneds have the opposite problem, which is why they force upgrades and displace folks off their bids. If you want earliest available upgrade, that means LGA or EWR. Folks can wait a little longer and can get DCA or PIT from the start. Upgrade is still driven by seniority rather than having your 1000 SIC 121 and 2500TT.
08-08-2018, 01:36 PM
#15
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jul 2018
Position: FO
Posts: 93
Originally Posted by greendotplus10
The wholly owned flow wasn't, and still isn't a deal breaker in my mind. Most can move on to bigger and better things in less time than flow to AA; especially true for me because the major's aren't necessarily my end goal.
Republic has exceeded my expectations in most areas. There's a little to be desired in regards to bases and upgrades, but it's worth it for me to stick around and see what happens. For FOs, you can be awarded every base except MIA and IAH soon after training. MIA and IAH take a few more months. Once you are where you want it's yours to keep.
Upgrade time is a little higher than most other regionals, but is coming down. No forced upgrades because we're short on FOs and not CAs. The wholly owneds have the opposite problem, which is why they force upgrades and displace folks off their bids. If you want earliest available upgrade, that means LGA or EWR. Folks can wait a little longer and can get DCA or PIT from the start. Upgrade is still driven by seniority rather than having your 1000 SIC 121 and 2500TT.
Republic has exceeded my expectations in most areas. There's a little to be desired in regards to bases and upgrades, but it's worth it for me to stick around and see what happens. For FOs, you can be awarded every base except MIA and IAH soon after training. MIA and IAH take a few more months. Once you are where you want it's yours to keep.
Upgrade time is a little higher than most other regionals, but is coming down. No forced upgrades because we're short on FOs and not CAs. The wholly owneds have the opposite problem, which is why they force upgrades and displace folks off their bids. If you want earliest available upgrade, that means LGA or EWR. Folks can wait a little longer and can get DCA or PIT from the start. Upgrade is still driven by seniority rather than having your 1000 SIC 121 and 2500TT.
08-08-2018, 03:25 PM
#16
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Joined APC: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,099
Originally Posted by bscott58d
If you had one or two negatives about Republic what would they be? Did my interview with E9 today and am thankful I have the option of choosing between the two now. Just want to let the decision be a solid choice as I move from PSA.
Stagnant seniority list near the top
I think both may be a non issue within a few years. I think every place will have some type of flow set up as the Regionals consolidate. Also with upcoming retirements there should be some more movement at the top of the seniority list.
08-09-2018, 09:53 AM
#17
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Joined APC: May 2018
Position: E170
Posts: 152
Originally Posted by bscott58d
If you had one or two negatives about Republic what would they be? Did my interview with E9 today and am thankful I have the option of choosing between the two now. Just want to let the decision be a solid choice as I move from PSA.
But, in the time it takes for upgrade to roll around these metrics could change.
08-09-2018, 11:13 AM
#19
Line Holder
Joined APC: Jan 2016
Posts: 78
Republic vs. PSA
Originally Posted by joefly
Which will be fastest to get PHL base...Republic or PSA?
From reading around and searching the threads, you’ll find that people are reportedly getting any base they want (with the exclusion of MIA and IAH) by the time they’re done with OE.
Based off of the “Base Drops” thread, most recent line holder is a March hire - that means around a month or two out of training to hold a line.
I have to give a lot of credit to the overall vibe in the YX threads - people generally stay clear of politics and provide reliable, up to date info. Search around a bit and it’s almost guaranteed you’ll find the answer
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