JetboyTWA From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 379 posts, RR: 5 Posted (9 years 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 4261 times:
Hey everyone;
Just wanted to let you know that I've landed a summer position with PSA Airlines, which is part of US Airways Express, here in STL.
I'll be on the Ground Operations team, working down on the ramp, with their CRJ and ERJ aircraft.
It's my first job in the industry, and I think it will be great experience for a college student like me, no matter how strenuous it'll be. Though, I've read on the forums that the job as a "ramp rat" can be fun.
I'll be at STL at 0730, for fingerprinting, and processing of my SIDA badge. After that, I begin orientation.
Looking forward to the travel benefits this summer, though I'm not sure if I get them right away or not.
Anyway, just wanted to share my excitement with everyone. Guess I should try to get a few hours of sleep......
Ordpark From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 541 posts, RR: 1 Reply 1, posted (9 years 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 4211 times:
Best of luck to you.....my first Airline job was also on the ramp at BOS 31 years ago....it is a great place to start...especially with a small carrier...
A340Spotter From United States of America, joined Jul 2003, 1973 posts, RR: 26 Reply 3, posted (9 years 1 day 2 hours ago) and read 4166 times:
Congrats and good luck as well...Just past the 10yr mark in aviation myself, started out as a ramper at EWR for Signature on BA 747-100s and TAP L1011s...
Jeffrey
"Irregardless, it's a Cat III airplane, we don't need an alternate!"
Cancidas From Poland, joined Jul 2003, 4112 posts, RR: 13 Reply 7, posted (9 years 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 4014 times:
congrats ryan. welcome to US Air. if you ever nonrev to LGA let me know as i'm on the ramp there. again, welcome. oh, and i have a few horror stories to tell you about the EMB-145...
"...cannot the kingdom of salvation take me home."
Pilotpip From United States of America, joined Sep 2003, 3082 posts, RR: 12 Reply 9, posted (9 years 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 3958 times:
Bring a bottle of water to the fingerprinting, it could take a couple hours to get in and get all the processing done. Sitting at the badging office at STL might be one of the most boring events in the world. You have a choice of staring at the wall or the people waiting for hotel shuttles. Also, remember to keep your head on a swivel when you're on the ramp. Especially in that corner of STL. RJs and DC-9s everywhere, gate 17S is also very busy so there is tons of GSE trucks running around.
AirframeAS From United States of America, joined Feb 2004, 14150 posts, RR: 26 Reply 10, posted (9 years 1 day 1 hour ago) and read 3935 times:
Congratulations to you!! Just be on-time, listen to your lead and just keep your mouth shut...Im kidding! LOL! Honestly, have fun with the job!! But other than that.....Congrats!!
A Safe Flight Begins With Quality Maintenance On The Ground.
JetboyTWA From United States of America, joined Jul 1999, 379 posts, RR: 5 Reply 11, posted (9 years 1 day ago) and read 3836 times:
Cancidas,
What type of horror stories do you have involving the ERJ? Yikes!
Pilotpip,
Who do you work for at Lambert? We'll have to hang out during a break or something. I really have no idea what to expect while working out there this summer.
Thanks for all of the good words everyone. I'll let you know how orientation went.
AirplaneBoy From United States of America, joined May 2004, 542 posts, RR: 11 Reply 12, posted (9 years 1 day ago) and read 3837 times:
Hey bro....
Congradulations!!!!!!
Welcome aboard. I just started my first job in the industry today. I work for F9 as a CSA and I'm in college full time as well. If your job with PSA is for the summer only, you may want to also look at Frontier if you're interested. We have GREAT benefits......and I'm not sure if we're hiring, but I know that we're awaiting for government approval for STL -Mexico flights. Good luck on your first day. Welcome to the industry!
JeckPDX From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 255 posts, RR: 1 Reply 16, posted (9 years 23 hours ago) and read 3646 times:
How do you find out about open posistions. I too am a college student and will be in PDX for the summer. I always check the job ads for anything airline/airport and have inquired at PDX with no leads.
Congrats though and best of luck
JeckPDX
"Beer is proof that God Loves us and wanted People to be Happy" - Ben Franklin
Soaringadi From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 472 posts, RR: 1 Reply 17, posted (9 years 23 hours ago) and read 3552 times:
I was doing an internship at SQ in SFO (as a pax service agent) for last 3 months, and got a job offer just a week ago..... hopefully I will be starting the job in late July, or August......
Anyways good luck for ur job and have fun
PilotNtrng From United States of America, joined Dec 2003, 897 posts, RR: 4 Reply 19, posted (9 years 9 hours ago) and read 3222 times:
Hey Ryan,
Congrats on your PSA job. I work for Piedmont here in TYS. I have heard that PSA is a good subsidiary company to work for. Good luck on your first few days. I t will be exciting and nerve racking at the same time. I hope you enjoy it.
Blackbird1331 From United States of America, joined Apr 2004, 1892 posts, RR: 0 Reply 23, posted (9 years 9 hours ago) and read 3035 times:
I want to know how that first day went. I read your post 13 hours ago so I am sure you have thoughts to share. Your enthusiasm matches that of most here on A.net. A good sign. Good luck.
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Leezyjet From United Kingdom, joined Oct 2001, 4041 posts, RR: 55 Reply 24, posted (9 years 9 hours ago) and read 3018 times:
Shamrock747,
Well done that is great news. I'm so pleased for you. (was it the BA one ?)
BTW,
Are you going to be at LHR on Sunday at the visitors centre ?.
Oh, and well done to you too JetboyTWA.
You'll really enjoy it, pay might be crap but hey money isn't everything
"She Rolls, 45 knots, 90, 135, nose comes up to 20 degrees, she's airborne - She flies, Concorde Flies"
25 StanstedFlyer: Nice one. Enjoy every moment and be safe!
26 JetboyTWA: Hey everyone: Again, that's a lot for all of your kind words and suggestions. Today went well, really didn't do anything but paperwork. Began the day
27 PilotNtrng: Ryan, I bet you loved that paperwork didn't you? lol I bet they kill about half a forest of trees with all that paper. You are going to enjoy working
28 OPNLguy: Congrats! A helpful hint: If any of your ramp buddies tell you (in a seemingly routine manner) to go fetch: 1. Jetblast 2. Propwash 3. Flightline ...o
29 PilotNtrng: OPNLguy- that's friggin hilarious lol. Im glad that sorta thing never happened to me. Im gullible enough to fall for it lol Brad
30 Pilotpip: Hey Ryan, I work for AirBP, an FBO on the north side of the field. Look over at the hangar with the Sabreliner sign on the roof by the main CFR house.
31 Blackbird1331: Okay, you are now one of the working class. Please do not get in front of me on the way to work tomorrow or I will have to yell at you, call you all s
32 Atrude777: OPNLGUY- WOuld you be the one to have fallen for that trick?? hahah anyway.. Good luck and congrats at ur new job jetboyTWA. WOuld have been nice to w
33 OPNLguy: >>>OPNLGUY- WOuld you be the one to have fallen for that trick?? hahah anyway.. Nope, not me... Too aviation-oriented at a young age, I guess... The r
34 JetboyTWA: Hey Alex: Yeah, I agree. I can't imagine how cool it would have been to work with the TWA heavies: Tristars, 747s, etc. Oh well, gotta move on I guess
35 Atrude777: Ryan- now ur making me sad again haha, anyways im glad u got the job!!! Thats great I know a another friend of mine whos a ramp guy for US Airways exp
36 Nasmal: Congrats flyboy, I also just got an internship at an avionics company! GUESS WHO
39 JetboyTWA: Hey Mike (Nasmal).... Yeah don't worry buddy.... We'll head to London or something with a buddy pass. I forgot who you're working for in Miami though.
40 Devil505x: I thought STL was getting contracted out for USair?
41 JetboyTWA: PSA Airlines is in a contract with US Airways for their ramp operations. PSA Airlines doesn't fly in to STL, other feeders of US Airways do. -Ryan
42 Devil505x: oh I see. are you going to get PSA planes or all different kinds? I don't know if its becasue the CRJs are new to PSA or what but they take about a ha
43 JetboyTWA: US Airways Express operates flights in STL with both Transstates and Mesa, doing business as "US Airways Express". There are no PSA aircraft coming in
44 LambertMan: Jetboy, I wish I was in your shoes for this summer truthfully, I work at a golf proshop. Kind of bland if you ask me. I will say this for that area th
45 CougarAviator: Congrats!!! I've been trying to get on with Continental here in Houston on the management side, with no Success!!! I guess I'll have to try to make it
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