US Airways Interviews

[acaTerry]

Don't take this wrong all you UsAir and AWA folks, but to the newcomer...why? The pay is terrible, upgrades pretty darn long, and Parker will just keep merging airlines, thus keeping a pilot contract way, WAY off on the horizon. He loves the infighting. He has a weasel and a cobra fighting in the tank and is about to throw in another animal. You might as well go to a "good" regional.

 

[Bringupthebird]

Don't take this wrong all you UsAir and AWA folks, but to the newcomer...why? ... You might as well go to a "good" regional.

BINGO! US is a regional that masquerades as a major by flying big airplanes for little money.

Regional pilots have been in this business long enough to know that just because you're flying a widebody to Europe, doesn't mean you are a well paid Clipper Captain of yore.

US is out to revamp everyone's expectations about what an airline is, from what it offers in service to what the career earnings will be for it's employees. If that's what you want to devote your career to, then sign up. But realize for most folks it's predominantly a lateral move.

 

[charlie2]

What percentage of people interviewed are typically hired? Is it a if we interview you, we want to hire you, or is it more of a 50/50 thing traditionally?

I don't know. I have a couple friends that do the interviews and submit their reports but they do not make the decision. Their opinion is that if you are being interviewed then they want to hire you. I know that's not very helpful.

 

[charlie2]

BINGO! US is a regional that masquerades as a major by flying big airplanes for little money.

Regional pilots have been in this business long enough to know that just because you're flying a widebody to Europe, doesn't mean you are a well paid Clipper Captain of yore.

US is out to revamp everyone's expectations about what an airline is, from what it offers in service to what the career earnings will be for it's employees. If that's what you want to devote your career to, then sign up. But realize for most folks it's predominantly a lateral move.

Hey Bird how the heck are ya old buddie...ya it really sucks here I do three days on four days off...what a lousy job!

 

[Dornier 335]

I think they are looking for 1000 tpic but that should come pretty quick for you. We are probably going to be hiring non-stop for the next decade barring a huge increase in the price of gas or some force majour event and if you get hired in the next year or so you will do well with all our retirements starting Dec 13th!!!!! Good luck.

Yeah, but you forgot to mention that the world will end on Dec 21st. That's what? 1 week? :smash:

Good luck to you!

 

[vetrider]

The more things change, the more they stay the same. In late 90s I had a saying, the quickest way to offend a friend is offer to help him get on at America West. Here we are today, and it's the same damn thing. I give up, your on your own whoever you are.

 

[weasel_lips]

Don't take this wrong all you UsAir and AWA folks, but to the newcomer...why? The pay is terrible, upgrades pretty darn long, and Parker will just keep merging airlines, thus keeping a pilot contract way, WAY off on the horizon. He loves the infighting. He has a weasel and a cobra fighting in the tank and is about to throw in another animal. You might as well go to a "good" regional.

According to Parker/Kirby, Day one after the merger all pilots will be on the AMR payscale. Upgrades should be some of the quickest in the industry with retirements. Have you looked at massive amount of aircraft on order at AA/US? This will be the last notable airline merger for quite sometime possibly our careers. It all actually represents an incredible opportunity for those fortunate enough to get on at the beginning of this retirement bubble.

What exactly is a good regional? Regionals are too dependent upon contracts from their major counterparts. If your "good" regional loses a contract you hit the street. At least, that is one problem you wont have at the major level.

 

[acaTerry]

According to Parker/Kirby, Day one after the merger all pilots will be on the AMR payscale. Upgrades should be some of the quickest in the industry with retirements. Have you looked at massive amount of aircraft on order at AA/US? This will be the last notable airline merger for quite sometime possibly our careers. It all actually represents an incredible opportunity for those fortunate enough to get on at the beginning of this retirement bubble.

What exactly is a good regional? Regionals are too dependent upon contracts from their major counterparts. If your "good" regional loses a contract you hit the street. At least, that is one problem you wont have at the major level.

I don't believe a thing out of Parkers mouth. But if that is all true, well go for it. You may win.

 

[vetrider]

Due to the vicissitudes of the industry, today's scorned upon position is often tomorrow's sweet spot, and vice versa. Study a little history and draw your own conclusions.

 

[JetMonkey]

Don't take this wrong all you UsAir and AWA folks, but to the newcomer...why? The pay is terrible, upgrades pretty darn long, and Parker will just keep merging airlines, thus keeping a pilot contract way, WAY off on the horizon. He loves the infighting. He has a weasel and a cobra fighting in the tank and is about to throw in another animal. You might as well go to a "good" regional.

This is one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever read. There is no such thing as a "good" regional. I remember when Comair was considered good. There are only those who haven't went through the whipping cycle yet. The worst major will ALWAYS be better than the worst regional in the long run. Once you get to one you'll understand..

 

[dugan jones]

This is one of the worst pieces of advice I have ever read. There is no such thing as a "good" regional. I remember when Comair was considered good. There are only those who haven't went through the whipping cycle yet. The worst major will ALWAYS be better than the worst regional in the long run. Once you get to one you'll understand..

Spot on, couldn't a said it better myself!

 

[2ndGenPSA]

Everyone's situation is unique. But facts are facts. Good regionals have come and gone. US has stuck around. It hasn't been a great place to work for some, especially late-90's hires, but it has hung on and is in position to be a GREAT place to work.
Regionals work for some, but for the most part, all of the reasons I heard NOT to go from a regional to US have turned out to be falsehoods.
The old saying, the worst day at a major is better than the best day at a regional, has held true for me. But like I said, everyone's situation is different. I myself was so tire of 4-day trips and 95 hour lines, so my live-in-base reserve life, flying about 20-30 hours a month with very few overnights is a welcome respite!

To each his own, but my personal advice is to save your money while at a regional so you can afford to make the jump. Apply, interview, then decide yes or no once you have the offer. Until then, it's not up to you!

 

[The Drizzle]

Everyone's situation is unique. But facts are facts. Good regionals have come and gone. US has stuck around. It hasn't been a great place to work for some, especially late-90's hires, but it has hung on and is in position to be a GREAT place to work.
Regionals work for some, but for the most part, all of the reasons I heard NOT to go from a regional to US have turned out to be falsehoods.
The old saying, the worst day at a major is better than the best day at a regional, has held true for me. But like I said, everyone's situation is different. I myself was so tire of 4-day trips and 95 hour lines, so my live-in-base reserve life, flying about 20-30 hours a month with very few overnights is a welcome respite!

To each his own, but my personal advice is to save your money while at a regional so you can afford to make the jump. Apply, interview, then decide yes or no once you have the offer. Until then, it's not up to you!

Amen. I'll add that if you were a lucky guy like me and got your TPIC young, a jump to a place like US is a no brainer. People still have to retire.

Anybody who thinks staying at a modern regional is a good career choice has to be in the top 10% of their regional's seniority list or completely insane.

 

[JudgeSmails218]

Due to the vicissitudes of the industry, today's scorned upon position is often tomorrow's sweet spot, and vice versa. Study a little history and draw your own conclusions.

"vicissitudes"? What is this....PPRUNE.org?

(I agree with the message though)

 

[charlie2]

Don't take this wrong all you UsAir and AWA folks, but to the newcomer...why? The pay is terrible, upgrades pretty darn long, and Parker will just keep merging airlines, thus keeping a pilot contract way, WAY off on the horizon. He loves the infighting. He has a weasel and a cobra fighting in the tank and is about to throw in another animal. You might as well go to a "good" regional.

Ya ACA was a great regional and US Airways is a really good example of a bad example but I think times are changing and this place may actually become better...I really freakin hope so cause this is my last flying job.