Anybody have the scoop on the pros and cons about working for Trans States? Their website is a little sparse, and I haven't found a thread about the lifestyle with them on the forums. What can I do to get hired into the RJ? I'm looking at them for my first airline job. Thanks for your help!

 

curious... why them?

 

I heard that they are hiring below 1000 tt, I have about 750 tt with 115 Multi. I am graduating in Dec, and want to get a real job as soon as I can. Any other suggestions? I am also thinking about Great Lakes, but would rather go somewhere where I can upgrade to a jet.

 

i could be wrong but, a new hire f.o. will probably be of no help for you getting in.

you need to think ALOT on where you want to go....bases, pay, contract, QOL, ect..

please do yourself a favor and don't just take the easiest offer without thinking about it.

I passed on three airlines to get the job I wanted. by all means do at least go to the interview if offered one, the experience will only help you.

IMO and in my case there are better places to work, but there are worse too.

 

I can only speak on what former TSA guys have told me...and none of them were happy. Lots of bitterness regarding management, not so great on the work rules, the whole issue with GoJets, etc. All of them used the job to get on with a "better" regional (for lack of a better term). While I never personally worked there, everyone I do know who worked there got out to go to another regional (Xjet, CHQ, Air Wiskey etc.) If you can make the same amount of money as a CFI (shouldn't be too hard against first year FO pay) then I would do that instead. Better QOL, home every night, and you're still giving up the seniority when you switch jobs later. The one bright spot I hear is the pilot group is pretty cool group to work with.

 

soon2bfo,
where do you live, are you married, do you like to work, how much dough do you need to survive, how old are you.... the questions go on.
You need to find out what YOU want. If they're THE ONLY ONE that will hire you, then do it if you want to. But if you can, build up the time (if needed) and find somewhere you REALLY want to work.

 

beware of blo jets!

 

blo jets? Thanks for the advice. I'm single and have low overhead, so QOL as far as time home isnt a huge factor. I want to use the job as a stepping stone for a move to XJT or SKYW, but two low pay years when I could just do one is a consideration that I hadn't really thought of. Maybe I should keep instructing, but time isn't coming as fast as it could with TS.

 

I'm with tsa currently, but don't have much experience (new hire as of sept. 5th) I've heard from all the formers and current employees that management can be a pain, but it's not unbearable if you're not looking for tons of days off a month, also, the better you get along with scheduling, the better you'll be. Pilot group is really good.

To get hired into the jet at tsa, all you have to do is get hired. the jetstreams have all been retired, all that's left are the ERJ's. Your times would seem competitive, and you wouldn't necessarily have to move on again, however, many do....just depends on how long you can stand the mgt, i personally am hoping to put up with things till i DESIRE to move on somewhere else, so i can avoid the "lateral move" but...if i have to go lateral, i'll try to do it early on.

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I'd also look @ xjt, i know they've been offering interviews with times close to yours, your multi being in excess of 100 might be enough to know a hundred or so off the 1000TT, could be close. good luck.

 

Isnt management a pain everywhere? I cant recall ever having a job where the management wasnt doing exactly what their job title states, MANAGING. I dont read too well but I dont think the word friend is in there?