US Airways Pilot Pool and Hiring

[Mad Dog 80]

No SXMp2c, I stay in close contact with a lot of US Airways pilot. If you really want to work for US Airways I believe you should stay inform via all the avenues available to you. So the next time the window opens you dont miss it. US Airways is my first choice of places to work so I stay inform.

 

[cbrown1]

Just an fyi, I was one of those people that got the e-mail to reapply at the end of May. I was called last week for an interview.

 

[Mad Dog 80]

Thanks cbrown1 for keeping us inform and congratulations. Best of luck.

 

[JetMonkey]

This.

Most Junior E190 Captain is seniority number 3197. Most Junior F/O on property is seniority number 3466. That's only 269 numbers apart and there will be roughly 200 retirements in 2013...

You seem to have forgotten about a certain group of more senior FO's who would otherwise be able to hold those posisions if people would've abliged by their agreement..

 

[ackattacker]

You seem to have forgotten about a certain group of more senior FO's who would otherwise be able to hold those posisions if people would've abliged by their agreement..

So, you think we'll have a joint contract in a year or two?

On second thought let's just not even go there, it's not relevant.

Realistically the reason lots of "senior F/O's" on both sides of the Mississippi aren't clamoring to bid E190 Captain is because the pay isn't much better than Group II F/O pay, so they'd rather keep their blocks rather than commute to sit reserve for a few bucks more.

 

[Mad Dog 80]

When they open the window again are they going to flush all the old online applications again, like they have done in the past or will you be able to update and stay on file?

 

[elguapo9]

Anyone else heard the rumor that Airways is asking pilots from certain regionals to bring in their fuel usage statistics to the interview?

It's true, you also have to bring in a pie chart that shows APU usage vs. length of the turn, with year over year improvement noted. Also a picture of the biggest FA you've shagged.

 

[Tweaker]

Biggest ain't near as relevant as oldest.

When they sneeze, dust comes wafting out they skirt.

If there is a GILF website, I don't wanna cum acrost it!

 

[Citjok]

Realistically the reason lots of "senior F/O's" on both sides of the Mississippi aren't clamoring to bid E190 Captain is because the pay isn't much better than Group II F/O pay, so they'd rather keep their blocks rather than commute to sit reserve for a few bucks more.[/QUOTE]


Yeap, that's my case. I do not want to sit short call reserve in a crashpad and never fly. Reserve captains in the 190 rarely fly. Is a life I do not want to live. To me it ain't worth the money. That's just me.

 

[JetMonkey]

So, you think we'll have a joint contract in a year or two?

On second thought let's just not even go there, it's not relevant.

Realistically the reason lots of "senior F/O's" on both sides of the Mississippi aren't clamoring to bid E190 Captain is because the pay isn't much better than Group II F/O pay, so they'd rather keep their blocks rather than commute to sit reserve for a few bucks more.

You're not saying anything I don't already know. I was just pointing out your slight lack of oversight. I didn't say the senior west FO's WOULD bid for those posistions, I just said that they could if the Nic was in place. And no, I wouldn't bid E190 at these rates either..

 

[johnnyb]

You seem to have forgotten about a certain group of more senior FO's who would otherwise be able to hold those posisions if people would've abliged by their agreement..

Who?.

 

[LearLove]

This.

Most Junior E190 Captain is seniority number 3197. Most Junior F/O on property is seniority number 3466. That's only 269 numbers apart and there will be roughly 200 retirements in 2013...

FWIW

Not the whole pic however. Only the bottom 3 190 CA's on the bid that closed have numbers that low. Then you have a handful of 2000/1999 hires then it goes to the early 90's DOH with the top at 88 or 87ish DOH. So out of 105 CA's on the 190 from the bid that just closed only the 5 to 10 positions are really junior.

 

[Turtle21]

FWIW

Not the whole pic however. Only the bottom 3 190 CA's on the bid that closed have numbers that low. Then you have a handful of 2000/1999 hires then it goes to the early 90's DOH with the top at 88 or 87ish DOH. So out of 105 CA's on the 190 from the bid that just closed only the 5 to 10 positions are really junior.

Haven't you been here long enough to know USAir pilots hired in 87, 88, and 90 are all very junior. I mean that was barely 22 years ago (and as any good Cactus pilot knows, DOH means nothing anyway :lol: )

 

[JudgeSmails218]

When they open the window again are they going to flush all the old online applications again, like they have done in the past or will you be able to update and stay on file?

Spoke with a CP recently and asked him about this. He said that every time a new window opens the old apps get flushed and you basically need to re-apply. He also recommended attaching any LOR's to your resume with one PDF file. He expects the next window to open at the end of August/early September. Hiring numbers for 2013 are a moving target with the new FAA rest rules, possible merger with AMR (which would give everyone more vacation, which would drive more pilots). Haven't seen the app myself, but I'd keep a hard copy of the previous ones to make filling out a new one easier!

 

[cbrown1]

I have an interview next month that I was called for last week. I was told when and where but I haven't received any other info or the address to where the interview will take place or what I need to bring. Can I expect an email our do I need to call someone?

Thanks

 

[The Drizzle]

I have an interview next month that I was called for last week. I was told when and where but I haven't received any other info or the address to where the interview will take place or what I need to bring. Can I expect an email our do I need to call someone?

Thanks

Email will turn up in a few days most likely.

 

[Citjok]

Haven't you been here long enough to know USAir pilots hired in 87, 88, and 90 are all very junior. I mean that was barely 22 years ago (and as any good Cactus pilot knows, DOH means nothing anyway :lol: )

Few weeks ago before a trip the capt asked me if I was out of probation. (I am '99 hire).

 

[cbrown1]

Anyone have words of wisdom or any advice for someone who is going to interview soon?

 

[CavePilot]

I know this one.

If the credentials in your profile are accurate and you're not a complete a-hole...the job is yours.

Go read one of those "how to do an airline interview" books and "be yourself". (In accordance with the book of coarse.)

Good luck

 

[LearLove]

Spoke with a CP recently and asked him about this. He said that every time a new window opens the old apps get flushed and you basically need to re-apply.

Did you ask him who came up with this idea?