Getting the call from US Airways?

[bri5150]

Anyone have any info on calls being made to the recently applied? Please, no E. vs. W. here. I am just getting antsy.

 

[rajflyboy]

Anyone have any info on calls being made to the recently applied? Please, no E. vs. W. here. I am just getting antsy.

Don't they still have some on furlough?

 

[bri5150]

Don't they still have some on furlough?

If flightinfo banter is correct (big if), they need to hire off the street for about half of the openings they have.

 

[flythere]

I would run the other way!!

 

[cactusboy53]

Anyone have any info on calls being made to the recently applied? Please, no E. vs. W. here. I am just getting antsy.

As previous posters have said, it is expected that about 1/2 the announced vacancies will be filled on east coast bases. There are still 50+ West pilots furloughed that have chosen to wait for a West recall (currently). Of the announced vacancies, about 4 West pilots accepted the East recall.

I would look for calls and interviews to start up in Mid-Summer. I don't know what the response was for the cattle call (I would guess a couple thousand).

Ultimately the dust will settle. Best of Luck!!

 

[Dornier 335]

Anyone have any info on calls being made to the recently applied? Please, no E. vs. W. here. I am just getting antsy.

You might have to wait a few more weeks. I believe they are filling classes with wholly-owned pilots before they start calling people off the street. Good luck!

 

[bri5150]

Thanks to those with constructive replies!!

 

[psw757]

You might have to wait a few more weeks. I believe they are filling classes with wholly-owned pilots before they start calling people off the street. Good luck!

from what i have heard, only 8 wholly owned pilots are being released. 4 piedmont and 4 psa. They are too short to release more at this time. The rest will be off the street new hires, additional wholly owned pilots will go into a pool for the next bid and future vacancies.

 

[ATRCA]

I would run the other way!!

You might, but the other 9,000 applicants apparently feel otherwise. If Airways was in BK, they'd still have no problem finding thousands of applicants. That's how it works here in the US. There are kids lining up as we speak to drop $150K at ERAU, FSI, Purdue whatever.... and the like for a chance to find themselves at Airways, CAL, DAL and AA making far less than half of what they spent on their ratings....it's never going to be any different.

Not now, not ever.

 

[say again]

You might, but the other 9,000 applicants apparently feel otherwise. If Airways was in BK, they'd still have no problem finding thousands of applicants. That's how it works here in the US. There are kids lining up as we speak to drop $150K at ERAU, FSI, Purdue whatever.... and the like for a chance to find themselves at Airways, CAL, DAL and AA making far less than half of what they spent on their ratings....it's never going to be any different.

Not now, not ever.

Sad, and unfortunately true!

 

[bri5150]

You might, but the other 9,000 applicants apparently feel otherwise. If Airways was in BK, they'd still have no problem finding thousands of applicants. That's how it works here in the US. There are kids lining up as we speak to drop $150K at ERAU, FSI, Purdue whatever.... and the like for a chance to find themselves at Airways, CAL, DAL and AA making far less than half of what they spent on their ratings....it's never going to be any different.

Not now, not ever.

So, I can't stay at the regionals, I can't go to Air Tran, I can't go to U.S. Airways. I guess my only options are SWA and Delta? Give me a break. US Airways is better than the regional I am at. There is some risk, but there is also a chance it could work out well for me. This board is funny sometimes. Everyone should be trying to get on at SWA or Delta. I am sure there will be enough jobs for all of us, right?

 

[ackattacker]

So, I can't stay at the regionals, I can't go to Air Tran, I can't go to U.S. Airways. I guess my only options are SWA and Delta? Give me a break. US Airways is better than the regional I am at. There is some risk, but there is also a chance it could work out well for me. This board is funny sometimes. Everyone should be trying to get on at SWA or Delta. I am sure there will be enough jobs for all of us, right?

Nope, SWA and Delta are not good enough either, haven't you heard? The only job worth having is FedEx. Hold out for it even if you have to bus tables in the meantime. Don't ever settle.

 

[ATRCA]

So, I can't stay at the regionals, I can't go to Air Tran, I can't go to U.S. Airways. I guess my only options are SWA and Delta? Give me a break. US Airways is better than the regional I am at. There is some risk, but there is also a chance it could work out well for me. This board is funny sometimes. Everyone should be trying to get on at SWA or Delta. I am sure there will be enough jobs for all of us, right?

I'm not throwing you under the bus at all. Notice that I did not single out Airways, I mentioned several of the other "Legacy" carriers. Good luck, have fun while it lasts and take lots of pictures. Honestly, it's a great job, tons of fun, but that's about all. I'm not sure where you work but I suspect your assertions are correct and that taking a risk with Airways is better than where you are presently. If you really want it, I hope you get it...

My point was simply that the number of applicants will always be plentiful no matter what the circumstances, compensation or future looks like. Am I wrong?

 

[weasel_lips]

I would run the other way!!

You probably applied.

Lot of posters on here have an agenda.

Get on now at front of the line, and enjoy the retirements that are getting ready to pop.

 

[flyboyike]

For those curious about my agenda, here it is: I applied, really want to go, haven't heard a word, hope I do.

That is all.

 

[Whataburger]

Getting a call from USairways...

...Is like getting a call from the devil offering you free hotel porn and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies if you'll just come visit for a while.imp:

 

[Hpilot]

...Is like getting a call from the devil offering you free hotel porn and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies if you'll just come visit for a while.imp:

HaHa. Ohh, wait, that was Southworst 20 years ago.:beer:

 

[bri5150]

...Is like getting a call from the devil offering you free hotel porn and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies if you'll just come visit for a while.imp:

You're right, it is probably best to go spend $8k on a type for the chance I will be one of the 100k applicants chosen to work at God's airline. The tops are coming off your airplanes so you can better communicate with the big man, right? Give me a break. Go play your "my airline is better than your airline" game with the General and please leave this thread for information about getting the call from an airline that is better than where I am at. Thank you.

 

[Sandhawk]

You're right, it is probably best to go spend $8k on a type for the chance I will be one of the 100k applicants chosen to work at God's airline. The tops are coming off your airplanes so you can better communicate with the big man, right? Give me a break. Go play your "my airline is better than your airline" game with the General and please leave this thread for information about getting the call from an airline that is better than where I am at. Thank you.

Actually any major airline is better than Usairways.....

 

[bri5150]

Actually any major airline is better than Usairways.....

Okay, here's my story. I didn't finish up my four year degree while at Mesaba airlines because I figured if I ended up being stuck here flying a 900 for over $100k towards the end of my career and not commuting, I would be happy. When Delta started requiring a four year degree for us to flow, I decided it would be dumb to not take that opportunity by not having my degree, so I went back to school. Now Pinnacle bought us, I lost the flow, and I am finishing up my four year degree to get the hell out of here because I now see the errors in my previous reasoning. So, while I am finishing up my degree, if I can get on at Airways (which I seem to have a better shot at because of their reputation), it would be a good move to get out of Mesaba (because I don't trust they will be able to keep their current staffing for a couple years). Not only that, if things start looking up for Airways (becaue of new contract or merger), then I will be in a great spot. If things aren't looking up, I will look at my options at that point.

Since everyone is so excited to judge, can I get your blessing? Or maybe I should sit at my regional and take the blame for taking your flying?

 

[Taco Rocket]

...Is like getting a call from the devil offering you free hotel porn and Otis Spunkmeyer cookies if you'll just come visit for a while.imp:

Southwest in 2011 looks a lot like US Air in 1989...

 

[Sandhawk]

Okay, here's my story. I didn't finish up my four year degree while at Mesaba airlines because I figured if I ended up being stuck here flying a 900 for over $100k towards the end of my career and not commuting, I would be happy. When Delta started requiring a four year degree for us to flow, I decided it would be dumb to not take that opportunity by not having my degree, so I went back to school. Now Pinnacle bought us, I lost the flow, and I am finishing up my four year degree to get the hell out of here because I now see the errors in my previous reasoning. So, while I am finishing up my degree, if I can get on at Airways (which I seem to have a better shot at because of their reputation), it would be a good move to get out of Mesaba (because I don't trust they will be able to keep their current staffing for a couple years). Not only that, if things start looking up for Airways (becaue of new contract or merger), then I will be in a great spot. If things aren't looking up, I will look at my options at that point.

Since everyone is so excited to judge, can I get your blessing? Or maybe I should sit at my regional and take the blame for taking your flying?

Since you quoted my post.....

Did you see anything in my post that said anything about a regional being better than USAirways?

Do you consider Mesaba to be a Major Airline?

Do you have problems with reading comprehension?

Are you a ********************-tard?

 

[bri5150]

Since you quoted my post.....

Did you see anything in my post that said anything about a regional being better than USAirways?

Do you consider Mesaba to be a Major Airline?

Do you have problems with reading comprehension?

Are you a ********************-tard?

I am just sick of all the judging going here. I look for information about whether or not calls have gone out, or maybe when they will, and it ends up a bash on the airline I would like to get on with and name calling. Thank you flightinfo.com. Mods, please delete this thread. Obviously getting good information can't be gained here.

 

[psw757]

I am just sick of all the judging going here. I look for information about whether or not calls have gone out, or maybe when they will, and it ends up a bash on the airline I would like to get on with and name calling. Thank you flightinfo.com. Mods, please delete this thread. Obviously getting good information can't be gained here.

You have to ignore all the haters on here. I have to be honest, Airways hasn't been a bad place for me anyway. Come to work, do my job and go home, the crews are all great for the most part and I have yet to encounter any disrespectful BS from anyone here from training dept all the way to the line. New hires won't get caught up in all the seniority BS because it really has no impact on them, lots of retirements coming up and someday and I emphasize someday we will have a contract. The company is doing good and if there is another merger then you will either be working for DAL,AA or UAL. More opportunity here then any regional or national airline and people who claim otherwise need to have their head examined. Good luck to you!

 

[Hpilot]

Since you quoted my post.....

Did you see anything in my post that said anything about a regional being better than USAirways?

Do you consider Mesaba to be a Major Airline?

Do you have problems with reading comprehension?

Are you a ********************-tard?

Are you a Jack@$$?

 

[Hpilot]

I am just sick of all the judging going here. I look for information about whether or not calls have gone out, or maybe when they will, and it ends up a bash on the airline I would like to get on with and name calling. Thank you flightinfo.com. Mods, please delete this thread. Obviously getting good information can't be gained here.

You have to realize, this is Flightinfo. Half the so called pilots on here are 14 yrs old, typing on mom and dad's computer. Any kind of intelligent questions should be posted on airlinepilotcentral.com's forum or usaviation.
My two cents is that the worst major is better than the best regional. If you come here to fly I think you'll be surprised at the quality of pilots you fly with. Training and chief pilots office is great. Being a newhire should keep you out of the seniority line of fire. Best of luck.

 

[psw757]

You have to realize, this is Flightinfo. Half the so called pilots on here are 14 yrs old, typing on mom and dad's computer. Any kind of intelligent questions should be posted on airlinepilotcentral.com's forum or usaviation.
My two cents is that the worst major is better than the best regional. If you come here to fly I think you'll be surprised at the quality of pilots you fly with. Training and chief pilots office is great. Being a newhire should keep you out of the seniority line of fire. Best of luck.

100% correct on all of the above. You never know, this place may turn into a gem again one day. None of the legacies are what they used to be and probrably never will be. All you can do is try to make it what you need it to be, that is all.

 

[bri5150]

You have to ignore all the haters on here. I have to be honest, Airways hasn't been a bad place for me anyway. Come to work, do my job and go home, the crews are all great for the most part and I have yet to encounter any disrespectful BS from anyone here from training dept all the way to the line. New hires won't get caught up in all the seniority BS because it really has no impact on them, lots of retirements coming up and someday and I emphasize someday we will have a contract. The company is doing good and if there is another merger then you will either be working for DAL,AA or UAL. More opportunity here then any regional or national airline and people who claim otherwise need to have their head examined. Good luck to you!

Thanks for the info. I was a bit disheartened when I heard calls may not be coming out till this summer. Here's to hoping it's earlier!!

 

[bri5150]

You have to realize, this is Flightinfo. Half the so called pilots on here are 14 yrs old, typing on mom and dad's computer. Any kind of intelligent questions should be posted on airlinepilotcentral.com's forum or usaviation.
My two cents is that the worst major is better than the best regional. If you come here to fly I think you'll be surprised at the quality of pilots you fly with. Training and chief pilots office is great. Being a newhire should keep you out of the seniority line of fire. Best of luck.

Thanks!!

 

[Citjok]

Right now US Airways is a BIG gamble. Why?. They are desperate for a merger in any form or shape, and for me that sounds a little bit scarry.Why? Doug Parker (US Airways CEO) will do anything to get a merger done. ($$$$$$ in his pocket). And sad to say we the employees are not included in the equation. Management see us as an obstacle. Rumor is the DCA crew base is in the chopping block. (Just a rumor!!!!) Do you imagine a major airline with just two crew bases. How pathetic is that?. IMHO is only for one reason. Yes it's true, US Airways is better that any regional out there, and yes we will have lots of retirements, but that really means nothing if the airline merges eventually. Just my .02 cents. Do what you think is right for your career and good luck.