Originally Posted by
frmrdashtrash
I also think that spending some time at Piedmont and learning from guys who have been doing this a while can be one of the best things a pilot can do for his career. For that reason alone you ought to corral low time guys there. They will come out of the airline stronger, better pilots with strong decision making skills. Basic training for airline pilots almost.
On this note, minus the corralling the noobs there, you'll get no argument from me.
I have never learned more flying than from the guys I flew with at PDT. IMO, one of a few truly good things that came out of my time at PDT was the skills and knowledge I built and learned from some of the best pilots I've met.
On that note, between PDT and SKW, there is no comparison. We have some "seasoned " guys here, but they are fewer and further between than at PDT. As well as you don't get to know people here.. Sure you can learn from someone on a 4 day, but when you know them, know how they fly, respect them personally, it makes a big difference. You do get that at PDT.
Trash, on that point I can truly agree with you, and profess positively about PDT.
I have always said, the company and the job suck, the crews were the best.