chritz1179

Why furlough? What makes you think that? The 65 ers retire next month or so right? You'd think furlough wouldn't even be possible. But idk I'm new to the regional topic. Why interview people if you are going to furlough then?

yeah sure

I want to comment, but the words just won't come out.

chritz1179

Ok so comment if you have some thoughts or insite. I get tired of reading all these posts with a bunch of here say and bs. Again remember I'm new to the regionals so bare with me or don't respond.

DryMotorBoatin

Long story short. TSA furloughs at the drop of a hat.

N2Core

This is true. I know from personal experience. I resigned a week before my furlough. Best decision I've ever made career wise. Had fun with the crews though.

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DryMotorBoatin

I believe saluki has a picture of his stack of certified mail.

RgrMurdock

There is a huge disconnect between what is happening now (hiring) and what may happen in the future. Basically TSA is already massively short staffed. Hiring is mostly for that at this point, but also for expected attrition at the end of the year. If that attrition does not happen watch out. I'm not saying massive furloughs, but just be aware. The other point to be concerned about is that leases on almost all 145's (not that we have too many left) are up starting in 2013 and 2014. Unless new flying is secured (which the company over the past 5 or 6 years has shown no interest in) will result in furloughs. TSA has always shown a willingness to renegotiate terms with the majors based on their lease terms with the leasing companies). But once these lease terms are over, what incentive does the company have to negotiate? The timeline between the 145's coming to term (2013 and 2014) and the fabled MRJ (if you believe it will come to property) is extensive considering the latest delay (2015-2016 at the earliest). Is this all speculative? Of course. Is TSA so small that a surprise announcement of 10-15 RJ's mean everyone at the company upgrades? Sure. But many have been banking on this news for the past 3 4 or 5 years. The results are to be desired.

minimwage4

Yea the future at Tsa is very uncertain. For those trying to get in, it might be a good place to get some experience but if you want a little more stability, look elsewhere.

There's good rumors always floating around because they don't want people to leave till the day they furlough, but the bottom line is that we haven't had any growth basically the last several years. The only thing theyve really said is theyre confident they'll be able to keep at least the current fleet because they expect 12 to 24 month contract renewals from united. That's not exactly much.

chritz1179

Thank you guys now that's what I call constructive.