Quest. on New PSA Interview Routine

[dueguard1]

Hey, is it true you folks over at PSA are now sticking applicants in full motion CRJ-200 sims on the interviews, ON TOP of the usual dog and pony show....................????

 

[PoorJetDriver]

I don't know about the 200 sim but they have used a 737 sim in the past. We have had serious problems getting new hires through training. Better they find out if you can fly before dropping thousands on training.

 

[Iceman21]

Not sure why people are having such a hard time getting through the training over there. From what I saw it didn't seem like it was going to the moon or anything.

 

[PalmettoPilot]

Biggest problem with getting through training at PSA lately has been being furloughed before the checkride.

 

[Lou3]

I interviewed with PSA last week and YES, thay ARE using a CRJ-200 Full Motion Sim with glass cockpit. Good luck!

 

[flyboy]

I hope it's a little less phobic than the 737-300 sim. That was intimidating. See ya on the 24th......if they're still an airline then.

 

[Propsync]

This is not a flame, I think. Given the current state of affairs, why is anyone applying at PSA? Is it to kill some time before you have to look for another job? Is it to move more, go to more interviews, or stay at first year pay for two or more years?

 

[Long-Gonner]

This is not a flame, I think. Given the current state of affairs, why is anyone applying at PSA? Is it to kill some time before you have to look for another job? Is it to move more, go to more interviews, or stay at first year pay for two or more years?

I don't disagree that accepting employment at PSA would be a big gamble, but sometimes big gambles have huge dividends. Thsoe of us who have stuck through all the drama of the last four years seems it may finally pay off as we are now upgrading our own FOs as the APL list is closed for PSA. I can remember all the times over the past three years it was said the sky is falling. Of all the different parts of USAirways, PSA has the best chance to not only survive, but to also have significant growth even if USAirways tanks. I'm not suggesting that anyone should run out and quit your current job to fly at PSA, but it probably is better than flight instructing or single pilot night cargo. Get your foot in the door where you can and then explore your options.....

 

[LoveGun]

I've worked at PSA for over 5 years and I never understood their hiring practices. A lot of strange ducks get through the interview process and we also seem to hire a lot of cool guys. In the past, I don't know if it's the same now, there was a lot of arrogance displayed towards the new hires. Most of the people that I have seen wash out of training were washed out for arbitrary personality issues and not for flying skills problems. A lot of PSA pilots are bitter and think they have to prove something by harshing on the newbies. My advice to anyone interviewing or just starting training is; you should display confidence but at the same time be very cooperative. It's a tight rope walk. You don't want to look like a wuss, but at the same time you have to suck up all the BS and big attitudes. Don't get me wrong, most of the guys in our training department are great, but this is a small airline with a highschool atmosphere. If you rock the wrong persons boat, your rep could be ruined for months. People with big personalities have to keep there personality in check for the first year before they can really let loose. Once you make it through the initial hazing, evryone here treats you like gold. Except for scheduling, they treat everyone equally bad.