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ce_wyant · 06-17-2008, 08:32 PM

Hi, I am new to this forum and found it when I was on jetcareers.com. My husband was recently hired as a FO for PSA with US Airways. He started training in March, passed in May, finished IOE 2 weeks ago and was furloughed last Thursday. It has been quite a year so far. We have 2 children, Elizabeth 4 and Matthew 2. We live in Michigan and Brad is based out of Dayton, OH. We are hoping for a short few months off, but realize that this could turn into a very long road
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Brenda · 06-17-2008, 08:56 PM

I am so so sorry to hear of your furlough.

((hugs))

Hokuspocus · 06-17-2008, 09:03 PM

Welcome! I'm so sorry about your husbands job.

amelia · 06-17-2008, 09:47 PM

Welcome to the board and I'm sorry to hear about your husbands furlough.

Amanda · 06-17-2008, 09:51 PM

Hi, insert your name here !
Wow- all of that happened in a pretty short time frame. This industry is out of control! We heard that Nick might be furloughed but who knows. I guess we can only wait and see and try to prepare the best we can.

Welcome to the board!

ccbegay · 06-18-2008, 10:57 AM

Hell and Welcome...
Sorry to hear about your husband, I know a couple of FO PSA'ers that are on edge because they too might get furloughed...my BF and I live near Charlotte, NC he flies with Republic out of Cleveland...just stay strong and keep looking to the next day! I will be thinking of your family during these rough aviation days...

Cassie

ce_wyant · 06-18-2008, 03:01 PM

Thanks! I am sure things will work themselves out. There are a couple options, stay laid off for a few months, see if he gets called back and work on his CFI. Try applying with Skywest or Republic because things still seem ok with them, but it would be our luck that he gets onboard and then furloughed again. We will just take it one day at a time. I just feel lucky that he got the chance to fulfill his dream, even if it was short lived.

spotty4 · 06-18-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ce_wyant

Thanks! I am sure things will work themselves out. There are a couple options, stay laid off for a few months, see if he gets called back and work on his CFI. Try applying with Skywest or Republic because things still seem ok with them, but it would be our luck that he gets onboard and then furloughed again. We will just take it one day at a time. I just feel lucky that he got the chance to fufill his dream, even if it was short lived.

Consider Mesaba, too. They're still taking delivery of CRJ900s and are still hiring new pilots to fly them. Fiance has had his last 3 trips removed (he's on 24 hour call) for new FO's IOEs. Its really frustrating to him to keep getting his schedule yoinked, but at the same time its very reassuring.

ce_wyant · 06-18-2008, 03:49 PM

My DH interviewed with Mesaba in December, but he got a letter from them saying to re-apply in 6 months. I had forgotten about them, but since it has been 6 months that is a good idea. Maybe since he was hired and went through training with PSA it might be a different outcome this time. Thanks!

Joanna · 06-18-2008, 07:33 PM

Welcome!

I am sorry that that your husband is furloughed

Reapplying for Mesaba seems like a good idea.

06-17-2008, 08:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
ce_wyant Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Addison, MI Posts: 8 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hello Hi, I am new to this forum and found it when I was on jetcareers.com. My husband was recently hired as a FO for PSA with US Airways. He started training in March, passed in May, finished IOE 2 weeks ago and was furloughed last Thursday. It has been quite a year so far. We have 2 children, Elizabeth 4 and Matthew 2. We live in Michigan and Brad is based out of Dayton, OH. We are hoping for a short few months off, but realize that this could turn into a very long road . Last edited by ce_wyant; 06-18-2008 at 02:59 PM.

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Brenda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: EVV Posts: 1,218 Recipes: Thanks: 11 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Hello I am so so sorry to hear of your furlough. ((hugs)) __________________ - Brenda, wife to Eric, Capt for Shuttle America.

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Hokuspocus Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: ABQ Posts: 341 Recipes: Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Hello Welcome! I'm so sorry about your husbands job. __________________ http://spyviewacres.blogspot.com/ <----The house is finally done! Now for the Barn!

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amelia Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 626 Recipes: Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Hello Welcome to the board and I'm sorry to hear about your husbands furlough. __________________ Mom to 2 wonderful kids.

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Amanda Jetgirls Plus Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: PHL suburbs Posts: 2,154 Recipes: Thanks: 12 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Hello Hi, insert your name here ! Wow- all of that happened in a pretty short time frame. This industry is out of control! We heard that Nick might be furloughed but who knows. I guess we can only wait and see and try to prepare the best we can. Welcome to the board! __________________ Amanda Loving wife of Nick, an Int'l FO for Continental flying the 757/767 based in EWR!

06-18-2008, 10:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
ccbegay Jetgirls Ol' School Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 1,660 Recipes: Thanks: 5 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Hello Hell and Welcome... Sorry to hear about your husband, I know a couple of FO PSA'ers that are on edge because they too might get furloughed...my BF and I live near Charlotte, NC he flies with Republic out of Cleveland...just stay strong and keep looking to the next day! I will be thinking of your family during these rough aviation days... Cassie __________________ <-------Halloween fun for LadyBug Kenzie... ~Great Love and Great Achievements involves Great Risks~ CASSIE

06-18-2008, 03:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
ce_wyant Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Addison, MI Posts: 8 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello Thanks! I am sure things will work themselves out. There are a couple options, stay laid off for a few months, see if he gets called back and work on his CFI. Try applying with Skywest or Republic because things still seem ok with them, but it would be our luck that he gets onboard and then furloughed again. We will just take it one day at a time. I just feel lucky that he got the chance to fulfill his dream, even if it was short lived. Last edited by ce_wyant; 06-18-2008 at 08:21 PM.

06-18-2008, 03:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
ce_wyant Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Addison, MI Posts: 8 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello My DH interviewed with Mesaba in December, but he got a letter from them saying to re-apply in 6 months. I had forgotten about them, but since it has been 6 months that is a good idea. Maybe since he was hired and went through training with PSA it might be a different outcome this time. Thanks!

06-18-2008, 07:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Joanna Jetgirls Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 45 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hello Welcome! I am sorry that that your husband is furloughed Reapplying for Mesaba seems like a good idea. __________________ Joanna --------------- Wife of a CAL 737 FO, Mom to baby Benny

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