US Airways hiring in PIT

[airbrush]

I've spoken to several people since submitting my app, and now that the application window has closed, those they choose for interviews could be hearing something this month. The timeframe I'd heard was for interviews in April, with a possible class in May. One of the dispatch instructors thought that might be optimistic given what is required to set up a class; but he said it was possible. I'm just treading water at this time and letting the process work.

 

[Kittyhawk1048]

I hate this process thing

 

[propturner]

Anyone hear something new about the USAirways process as well?

 

[airbrush]

My latest info is that they should soon be scheduling interviews; they got about 160 applicants total, and will likely interview about 1/3 of them. There is also some speculation that, as they hope to wrap up contract negotiations soon, they may wait until that is concluded to see how many new hires will be needed. One of the concessions a few years ago during Chapter 11 was reduced vacation time, and if that snaps back they may require a couple more new people to help cover that. They also hope to get back a portion of the 30-35% pay cuts they took at the time, but that remains to be determined. So, I'm trying to be "anxiously patient".

 

[bcp7]

any info on the current pay rates?

 

[airbrush]

Approximate starting pay that I was told is about $48K, although I haven't seen that in print. I assume there are shift differentials, holiday pay, OT, and all of that as well.

 

[Squirrel29]

Anyone heard anything?

 

[airbrush]

I was told that HR would be making phone calls to the top 25-30 candidates to set up interviews by today. Nothing so far, from myself or anyone else I know who applied. I guess HR works in mysterious ways....

 

[clr4theapch]

In an industry based on on time performance, "patients" is only practised by people in HR.. Everywhere I look, these departments always march to a different band...

Good luck to you guys waiting.. I only hope the current oil prices don't wipe out alot of new hires hopes..today, at $110/bl... Seems the safest job in the airlines or anywhere for that matter, is as an HR rep.. Say...Hmmmm, Nah..I could not do that to people... nevermind.

 

[airbrush]

Yeah, here we go again....trying to get hired with oil prices rising, the Middle East in turmoil, the economy uncertain....then Doug Parker sounds off again with merger rumors. Whatever. If they hire me I'm going, because this time around I have nothing really to lose; and if it works it would be a MUCH better gig than I have now.

 

[Squirrel29]

I was told that HR would be making phone calls to the top 25-30 candidates to set up interviews by today. Nothing so far, from myself or anyone else I know who applied. I guess HR works in mysterious ways....

Yeah I heard this week too. But like you I havent heard anyone get a call yet. Hopefully HR is waiting til next week.

 

[BigFellor]

Yeah I heard this week too. But like you I havent heard anyone get a call yet. Hopefully HR is waiting til next week.

Add four more to the list. I've heard nothing happens particularly fast there, so we'll wait it out!

 

[AntiJedi]

In an industry based on on time performance, "patients" is only practised by people in HR../QUOTE]

Not to go off-topic here, but I though "patients" was only practiced by those in the ER.

 

[clr4theapch]

Spelling police

In an industry based on on time performance, "patients" is only practised by people in HR../QUOTE]

Not to go off-topic here, but I though "patients" was only practiced by those in the ER.

What were not in an ER... do you spell check everyone that texts you as well.. ur a bizy G.... bet you are the life of the party..

So lets NOT get off topic..

 

[AntiJedi]

What were not in an ER... do you spell check everyone that texts you as well.. ur a bizy G.... bet you are the life of the party..

So lets NOT get off topic..

Spelling police? Naw. I didn't correct you; I was just being punny.

 

[homerjdispatch]

Anti-Jedi IS the life of the party!!!! And he can hold his liquer too!

 

[Squirrel29]

Got a update today. No calls yet wasnt told when to expect them.

 

[bgaviator]

Did Airways change their minds about these new dispatchers? The other airlines that had postings after Airways have already done their interviews.

 

[airbrush]

They are currently hoping for a class around June 27th. They are very short of instructors right now, and are trying to get through the recurrents while they get organized for an initial class. I guess HR has been waiting (or busy with other hiring) while they prepare and should hopefully be calling candidates soon.

 

[bgaviator]

Thanks for the update!