PSA question

[Tar Heel]

Got the email from Ms. Hernandez and am confirmed for an interview in CLT next Tuesday. Was curious what the "skills evaluation" is? I figured the basic aviation skills portion is an exam composed of ATP questions. I've done a search for gouge and the like elsewhere but there did not seem to be too much on that. Any feedback appreciated. PM me. Thank you.

Tar Heel

 

[ex j-41]

I am thinking a flight test in a simulator....or could be a rubik's cube. Either way if you show up i am sure you will get the job.

 

[LyodChristmas]

all the gouge is on aviationinterviews.com but if you've done any research you should know better then to come to PSA. This is one of the worst all jet regionals to work for in the industry, you should really consider some other options!

 

[lindsaya99]

all the gouge is on aviationinterviews.com but if you've done any research you should know better then to come to PSA. This is one of the worst all jet regionals to work for in the industry, you should really consider some other options!

Why do you say this? Have you based this opinion on prior experience or from what you have gathered from FI. Believe me, it can be much worse.

 

[ex j-41]

Well one of our Chief Pilots left to go elsewhere...
And from what i heard the CP makes 120hrs/month salary.
So figure $88/hr times 120hrs = why would you leave? Weekends off, holidays with your family, every night in your own bed...for that salary hell i might even spend a night in PNS once a year. Do the math...things must me wrong if you would leave all that.

 

[lindsaya99]

He went to Southwest.

 

[Cottonmouth]

Check out skywest, comair, or republic I would not advise anyone to sign on with PSA. Please save yourself some grief. There are better places to work.

 

[Weasil]

Why do you say this? Have you based this opinion on prior experience or from what you have gathered from FI. Believe me, it can be much worse.

He is correct, I have worked for several different airlines now, and PSA was by far the worst of them. Not even close.

 

[Tar Heel]

Thank you for your opinions but I asked for information in regards to the interview. With respect I should be allowed to decide what is best for me. I know there are lots of issues to consider and I can respect the fact that there are or could be reasons for not working at a specific company. I am not trying to flame or aggravate. I am merely seeking information on the interview, which has been confirmed so thanks. I am awaiting word from Skywest and Republic. I would be more than happy to accept an interview offer if they would contact me. But it seems they have alot of resumes to plow through. Thanks again.

 

[d328pilot]

I can definately 2nd that it is the worst all jet regional out there. I was even treated better at my previous 135 job (which is saying a lot). Look on here and compare the negative posts about PSA to the positive. I would imagine that you wont find one positive post about PSA in the last 2 years.....

 

[Weasil]

Thank you for your opinions but I asked for information in regards to the interview. With respect I should be allowed to decide what is best for me. I know there are lots of issues to consider and I can respect the fact that there are or could be reasons for not working at a specific company. I am not trying to flame or aggravate. I am merely seeking information on the interview, which has been confirmed so thanks. I am awaiting word from Skywest and Republic. I would be more than happy to accept an interview offer if they would contact me. But it seems they have alot of resumes to plow through. Thanks again.

They will call you. You just have to be patient. You could always start at PSA and then move on once you get a better offer. Then you will have a better persective and realise that what you are being told is true. Sometimes the grass really is greener.

 

[skydork]

Got the email from Ms. Hernandez and am confirmed for an interview in CLT next Tuesday. Was curious what the "skills evaluation" is? I figured the basic aviation skills portion is an exam composed of ATP questions. I've done a search for gouge and the like elsewhere but there did not seem to be too much on that. Any feedback appreciated. PM me. Thank you.

Tar Heel

The skills evaluation is where they stick their finger under your nose to feel for breath. If they feel warm air coming from your nose onto their finger, then you pass the "skills evaluation."

 

[Sawmill]

I wish I worked at PSA when they flew the Dorks...I probably would have lasted longer than 6 months. For all who are considering a job at PSA or any other regional, just remember, in the big picture, they are all the same...crap pay, crap schedules, and crap future. However, the main reason I bailed (yes, I know...Im a quitter) is that if career pilots that worked for the majors are screwed out of their retirement after 20-30 years, what possibility is there for me, that when it is time for me to retire, that there will be any sort of descent lifestyle in my golden years. My advice is go fly for any of the regionals you want to, get it out of your system, scare 50 or 70 people at a time for a year or two, then go get a real job and enjoy life. I know I may come acroos as cynical but I have never been happier and now I fly when and where I want to. Again, just my .02.

 

[Smoking Man]

Thank you for your opinions but I asked for information in regards to the interview. With respect I should be allowed to decide what is best for me. I know there are lots of issues to consider and I can respect the fact that there are or could be reasons for not working at a specific company. I am not trying to flame or aggravate. I am merely seeking information on the interview, which has been confirmed so thanks. I am awaiting word from Skywest and Republic. I would be more than happy to accept an interview offer if they would contact me. But it seems they have alot of resumes to plow through. Thanks again.

Tar Heel, I know it sounds like they are telling you what to do, but look at it as if some one is reading you the fine print on the warning lable from experience. If you want to check to see if there is any gas in the fuel tank with a lighter it is you right to do so.

 

[svcta]

I think the skills test involves a timed walk through an urban mock up with pop out "goon" targets that you have to shoot at. Weapon of your choice. You are graded on accuracy and time and are disqualified if you miss a certain amount.

This is a simulation of several key overnight scenarios and they need to be certain that they're not wasting their training dollar on a candidate with inferior survival skills. I've heard that they'll occasionally make you do this while carrying a hysterical gay FA over one shoulder.