US Airways New Hires

[JJDriver]

I was just offered I job with US Airways. Are there any new hires that can share some info on life at
US Airways outside of the East vs. West contract talks?

 

[FLYLOW22]

I was just offered I job with US Airways. Are there any new hires that can share some info on life at US Airways outside of the East vs. West contract talks?

Well damn... IS there anything??

 

[PositiveRate]

Congrats. You're in the first wave of hiring in a long time, so there's really not much info yet. If you come West, you'll be on our contract and visa versa on the East. Reserve is much better on the West, but movement off reserve is quicker out East. Most likely, you'll be assigned where needed, so choosing won't be part of that equation.

There is a whole lot of foot stomping coming from both sides at the moment. It will probably be messy here for another couple years, but looking forward 5 and 10 yrs it looks fine barring no major industry wide reduction in capacity.

 

[ALGFLYR]

Two of the West poolies that were the "first" newhires on the property are in PHL on the 190, and the last bid award shows they will be blockholders. The rest of them are reserve. But that is pretty good getting on and not having to do any reserve... Of course any other equipment other than the 190, you will be on reserve.

I'm not sure how they will determine which side of the Mississippi you will work, but if you go east, you will bid on available aircraft positions according to your class seniority. My advice would be to take the 190. First year pay is better than any aircraft (East or West) and it only carries a 12 month seat-lock. After that, you can move to the bigger aircraft that will pay much better than the 190 at that point. If you get the 737 or airbus, the first year pay is lower than the 190 and the seat-lock is 18 months...

 

[Flyby1206]

I was just offered I job with US Airways. Are there any new hires that can share some info on life at
US Airways outside of the East vs. West contract talks?

What sort of background did you come from? A regional? a US Express regional? PIC turbine? Military? Internal recs? Thanks

 

[JJDriver]

I flew with the regionals for two years before going into corporate/charter where I've been for almost two years. I've got two types, but less than 100 hours tubine PIC. I've done a few trips across the pond, but that's the only significant thing on the resume. I received a call for the interview about 4 weeks after the Sep. ARINC job fair. I had one internal recommendation after I got the interview.

 

[Dr. Rumack]

JJ,
Welcome aboard. Don't believe all the crazzap you hear from the disgruntled crowd. I have been near the bottom of this list for 3 years (same class as PRate) and love the place. I see a bright future somewhere down the road as well. Work rules are real good even for reserves; I could write a book on that by now. Hopefully, we can become one big happy family and get a contract to bring compensation up to par as well. Enjoy training.

 

[Captzaahlie]

JJ,
Welcome aboard. Don't believe all the crazzap you hear from the disgruntled crowd. I have been near the bottom of this list for 3 years (same class as PRate) and love the place. I see a bright future somewhere down the road as well. Work rules are real good even for reserves; I could write a book on that by now. Hopefully, we can become one big happy family and get a contract to bring compensation up to par as well. Enjoy training.

Hi Doc,
Nice to a see a positive post about Airways for a change, thanks. I actually just interviewed with Usairways this morning in CLT. I actually had a good time doing it, very nice people on both the the HR and pilot side of things.
Hoping the the phone rings soon.....

 

[Dr. Rumack]

Good luck, let us know how it went. I am sure you have heard by now if the east response time is like the west.

 

[Citjok]

I was just offered I job with US Airways. Are there any new hires that can share some info on life at
US Airways outside of the East vs. West contract talks?

Last class that started i think this week all new hires got PHL 190 and returning j4j guys got AB 319/320 at LGA. Company says that's where they are short now.

 

[MK82Man]

JJDriver -- CONGRATS. Despite all our our EAST/WEST problems, it is a good company. Not top of the line right now, but one day we can get there. Time heals all and the same thing will happen here. Assuming no industry collapse, it will slowly get better. As folks with baggage leave, the new blood will carry us forward. Congrats and welcome aboard. I'm counting on you to do your part to make the new US Airways a new company indeed.

 

[PHXFLYR]

Same here! Good luck in training

PHXFLYR

 

[avratdwc]

All,

Happy Holidays and a happy new year to all. Its encouraging to see movement at the bigs. I have alot of interest in US Airways. BOS base to be exact. How can I turn my resume in to Airways. The webpage is not showing any pilot openings.

Thanks,

avrat

 

[Captzaahlie]

Good luck, let us know how it went. I am sure you have heard by now if the east response time is like the west.

Just interviewed yesterday and got the call this morning in between flights. Looking forward to a major change of scenery! Happy Holidays Doc!

:beer:

 

[m80drvr]

Just interviewed yesterday and got the call this morning in between flights. Looking forward to a major change of scenery! Happy Holidays Doc!

:beer:

Congrats!!


Great to see another WO guy get on. AAA for all its faults still beats ALG, or PDT.