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FEtoDX

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Can anyone offer up any information on these two? Would one be any better or really different than the other? Similar ares, Republic is larger now, but it sounds like PSA will be about the same size by next year. Pay/benefits/or personal experiences? I'd appreciate any feedback people could give. If you'd prefer to speak about it only through PM that is fine too, but I figured I'd get this out there for anyone interested. Thanks!
 
I implore you to see the previous thread about PSA vs Commutair for specifics on why PSA is a terrible regional. The main issues revolve around training, overwork, poor leadership and constant turnover. Delay codes are more important than dispatch- don't expect to become a well rounded dispatcher from here which may be part of the reason for a lack of ppl moving onto majors.
If I had the choice I would 100% recommend Republic...unless of course OP3 and QTC turn you on.
If, however, you are looking to get into the industry use PSA to obtain experience and move on ASAP, only if you have to. PM if you want so more info.
 
Many people who work or have worked at regionals are likely to classify management, training, workload, and infrastructure as substandard. That's the nature of regionals. Their potential for profit is mostly fixed, and they have to work within that constraint. I work at one currently, and I could tell you this-that-and-the-other as far as its deficiencies as a company. That being said, it is a dispatching job from which I accumulating Part 121 dispatch experience, which is the real pearl in the oyster that new dispatchers with aspirations toward the big carriers should focus on. Any regional you go to will frustrate you. For all the negativity in this thread about PSA, I have heard just as much through the grapevine about Republic.

If your best job offer is from PSA, take it and do what you can to be the best dispatcher possible within the limitations afforded by that company. If it really just isn't your brand of vodka, at least you will have the experience required to be a no-brainer candidate at any other regional that you find more desirable.
 
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Many people who work or have worked at regionals are likely to classify management, training, workload, and infrastructure as substandard. That's the nature of regionals. Their potential for profit is mostly fixed, and they have to work within that constraint. I work at one currently, and I could tell you this-that-and-the-other as far as its deficiencies as a company. That being said, it is a dispatching job from which I accumulating Part 121 dispatch experience, which is the real pearl in the oyster that new dispatchers with aspirations toward the big carriers should focus on. Any regional you go to will frustrate you. For all the negativity in this thread about PSA, I have heard just as much through the grapevine about Republic.

If your best job offer is from PSA, take it and do what you can to be the best dispatcher possible within the limitations afforded by that company. If it really just isn't your brand of vodka, at least you will have the experience required to be a no-brainer candidate at any other regional that you find more desirable.
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And then you have to ask yourself... is experience at PSA really going to help you move on? Is the goal to get to a major? Because very very very few have ever gone on from PSA to a major. They mostly all make lateral moves...so you might as well take the better job to begin with rather than a year from now.

There is NO training at PSA....you will be instructed on how to click click send. It's definitely not a good place for your first dispatch job. When the dispatch manager doesnt even know the 1-2-3 rule, where they still run the place like its part 135...yeah theres some serious problems.
 
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And then you have to ask yourself... is experience at PSA really going to help you move on? Is the goal to get to a major? Because very very very few have ever gone on from PSA to a major. They mostly all make lateral moves...so you might as well take the better job to begin with rather than a year from now.

There is NO training at PSA....you will be instructed on how to click click send. It's definitely not a good place for your first dispatch job. When the dispatch manager doesnt even know the 1-2-3 rule, where they still run the place like its part 135...yeah theres some serious problems.
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Indeed, some regionals are worse than others. Some improve with time, others do not. I have worked at three regional airlines and I can definitely rank them in terms of how well the operation went on a daily basis. One has since been bought out by American Eagle, and the worst of the three seems to have improved their operation some since I was there, based on what I have heard from people who worked there more recently.

All this being said...it's still good to get 121 experience, whatever the carrier. Even if you leave to go to another regional, you will find it much easier to get hired for your second dispatch job with 121 experience vs. no experience. However, for the sake of your resume, I would try to stay at least a year at whatever regional you first get to...unless, of course, you get your "dream job" at one of the majors (which has been known to happen on occasion but very rarely.)

One last word of warning about Republic, which you have probably heard in the news...they are having a LOT of labor strife with their pilots, and I have seen some news reports saying that they may end up filing Chapter 11 due to it. Any time there is a bankruptcy at an airline, wages get frozen or cut, layoffs are possible, and if they do happen the most recently hired people are the first to get laid off. I have a friend who works there and enjoys it, but I'm just saying to do your research before accepting an offer there.
 
Thank you for that info manniax. I am new to the industry, so pilot strikes are one of those things I never thought about and is a huge consideration. I've heard things have cooled off a bit, but sometimes the damage is already done!!!
 
Republic has reached an agreement with the pilot union. They just have to vote now. Stock more than doubled in a day. Good news but I won't believe it till it's official.
 
have friends at both companies and have worked at one of them. both have their own perks. In my opinion PSA has a a little better future than Republic at this point in time. One plus of for PSA is that when you non-rev you have the same status as a mainline employee. One plus for Republic is that you get to interact with more majors..
 
Well, I have an interview with Republic tomorrow, wish me luck. Anyone have info on things to study before going? Not sure if they'll ask any regs/technical questions, but never hurts to study before hand!
 
FEtoDX said:
Well, I have an interview with Republic tomorrow, wish me luck. Anyone have info on things to study before going? Not sure if they'll ask any regs/technical questions, but never hurts to study before hand!
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Weather, charts, basic HR questions...
 
Well, to close this out for anyone interested. I was offered a job with PSA a few days ago and today went out to Republic for an interview, which called about 30minutes after the interview with an offer. I've decided to accept the offer with Republic and should be starting in two weeks! Now to work through all the logistics of moving!
 
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Well, to close this out for anyone interested. I was offered a job with PSA a few days ago and today went out to Republic for an interview, which called about 30minutes after the interview with an offer. I've decided to accept the offer with Republic and should be starting in two weeks! Now to work through all the logistics of moving!
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Congrats! The fact that you got multiple offers is a good sign that you have your interviewing skills down well. You'll get some good experience at Republic....and after you've been there for a bit remember to keep an eye out for job postings at the majors. The hiring frenzy has slowed down some but they are still hiring people at majors with less regional experience than they once required. Good luck with your move!
 
I didn't think my PSA interview went well....it was my first interview in a long time and I felt off/rusty. I think I was a down the line choice after others turned down the position, but with Republic I was on my game. It probably doesn't hurt that while I'm brand new with no dispatch experience, but I was a USAF flight engineer for 4 years and have a degree from Embry Riddle, so there is a decent aviation background.

I'm really excited for the opportunity and look forward to getting started asap!
 
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