YYC F/A - Excel have been going since May 2001, previous to which they were Sabre, so many of the pursers and assistnt pursers have been flying for them since they were Sabre. I do not know any pursers wuth less than 3 years experience here at Manchester. They have taken on some direct entry assistant pursers from other airlines, most of which had over three years flying under their belt too.
Having flown for other airlines, I find Excel friendly, laid back and generally enjoyable. Rosters can be a tad erratic which is the only down side - last month I had one flight each week and 6 standbys (of which I got called on, erm, none!) this month I have five flights in a row ending on a deep night (tonight!) and the rest of the roster is all standbys! Money is fairly low compared to other charter operations, basic is average but flight pay isn't great.
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