PSA interviewing for pool or class?

[HouseBoy]

I got a voicemail from Ken yesterday requesting a callback for an interview I assume. He was reviewing my application that I had sent in way back in August! Guess I didn't get that fast turnaround that many others got.

I did a search on PSA on this forum and have seen some conflicting info. Some say they are furloughing next week, others say they are having new hire classes real soon. Are either of these true (or both of them true for that matter)?

The timing for this call could have been better though...I start groundschool at a 1900 operator on Monday. Don't get me wrong, I'm really excited to go to that 1900 job, but it would have been great to interview with PSA as well. I may still try to fit the interview in, but here's a couple questions...

1) Is PSA hiring into a pool or do they have classes lined up?
2) If they are hiring into a pool, does anyone know how deep it is?
3) What is your best guess as to when new hire classes will be?

Until yesterday I had no doubts whatsoever about going to fly the 1900, but that phone call yesterday is just making me think way too much.

 

[chperplt]

Out of curiosity, which 1900 operator?

 

[HouseBoy]

CommutAir

 

[skeezer]

Houseboy,

If we are hiring, it would be into a pool at this time.

Currently we have (or will very soon) four people on furlough as a result of the reduction in schedule from the Iraq war.

Additionally, around June we will be giving back 1 aircraft per month so that will further reduce our staffing needs.

Hopefully we will hear soon about the RJ's and how many, and where they will be placed. Until then I doubt we will do anything but furlough.

That being said, I would recommend doing the interview beause if you get put into a pool you will get to sit back a bit and know you have a job here if things get good. If they go bad, you still have the other job,

Anyway, good luck!

Skeezer

 

[Fisch22]

I interviewed on the 18th, and got the call on the 21st of last month. I was told that I need to get to 1500hrs TT before starting. About a week later, Ken called me to let me know that they had to furlough the current class but I'd be in the next one assuming the war would go fairly smoothly, and he expected it to be in june or july. He made no mention of return Dorniers but as a new hire I am not privy to all info I suppose. I really do hope they get RJs soon, I really want to start!

Study to gouge, ATP prep and be yourself and you should do fine. Very relaxed interview.

Good luck!
B

 

[flyup]

I'm curious as well...

I'm in the pool too... It sounds to me that if the RJ deal that everyone is talking about doesn't come through then "the swimteam" can forget it. Is there any speculation on when the RJ deal might be decided upon? I'm really looking forward to the dornier... I hope the war cools down soon and things turn around.

 

[SpocksBeard]

Fisch22 - just out of curiosity - did you get a walk in?? I see you have 135 experience so that definitely helps of course.
thanks

 

[Checks]

Anybody know what 1st yr FO, 2nd yr FO, and 5yr CPT(RJ) pay will be?

 

[the turtle]

why would you give up the 1900 for PSA?

just wondering...

 

[Jet_Dreamer]

i hear jeffrey francis was replaced by ken something. if this is correct, what is his full first and last name.

 

[HouseBoy]

A little closer to home...easier commute.

 

[Fisch22]

Re: I'm curious as well...

I'm in the pool too... It sounds to me that if the RJ deal that everyone is talking about doesn't come through then "the swimteam" can forget it. Is there any speculation on when the RJ deal might be decided upon? I'm really looking forward to the dornier... I hope the war cools down soon and things turn around.

During the Q&A session after the testing, Capt. Welsh (C.P. for those unfamiliar) told us that they were hiring for attrition, I hope that is the case.

Spock- No I didn't have a walk in, most of my flying is 135 and I have over 1,000s ME time. They seemed to be more interested in my SIC work as opposed to my PIC work; I do have more time in the right seat so maybe thats why.

B

 

[Be200pilot]

ken sellers is new HR

 

[328dude]

Actually, there are no furloughs at PSA. There was supposed to be the four in ground school now, but they are finished and online. They were told to not cancel the interviews which everyone thought they would after the reduction of flying. We still have quite a bit of downgrades left to come back up to the left seat.
PSA in bankrupcy renegotiated leases of 6 airplanes to keep them longer. They are still going away, but it's been pushed back a little bit further then originally thought.

Jets????? I love cheese.

There is still supposed to be a new hire class in June. That hasen't changed as of today.

 

[BoredToDeath]

Anybody know what 1st yr FO, 2nd yr FO, and 5yr CPT(RJ) pay will be?

The following rates for the coming RJs are from a "concessionary" contract that will be in effect untill 10/01/08. They suck and were not voted on by the pilot group. Meaning they were agreed to by the MEC without membership ratification. But with a few things that we were able to keep, you still won't starve.

I'll base the info as if you get hired in OCT of this year.

45-50 Seat Jet Aircraft

Hire Date 10/01/03

0-1year FO $20.60/hr from 10/01/03 - 9/30/04

1-2year FO $26.52/hr from 10/01/04 - 9/30/05

2-3year FO $29.49/hr from 10/01/05 - 9/30/06

Now assuming you upgrade in your 3-4year and on your date of hire to make it easy.

3-4year CA $63.96 from 10/01/06 - 9/30/07

4-5year CA $67.86 from 10/01/07 - 9/30/08

5-6year CA $71.95 from 10/01/08 - 9/30/09

Per Diem would have been $1.50 this year with a 0.05 cent increase every year, but with concessions we were kept at $1.30/hr until 2006. I belive 2006 is the year it will go back to normal.

And just for the record, myself and a few others were screaming to recall the MEC just after he scr@wed us like this. But that train never picked up enough steam. Hopefully I can get more fuel for the fire.