Originally Posted by
Braniff DC8
The fact they have to offer any carrots says it all. Those promises can be changed as they so often have in the past. If it's really that great why do they have to keep advertising and constantly sending emails to say how great they are? It should speak for itself no. The truth is that they are trying to trick people into thinking it's something it's not. I'd like to be wrong but I have seen these promises before.
As has been said before, every regional airline is running ads for pilots like this now. I don't get your logic, you're saying an airline shouldn't advertise? Just let the job speak for itself? How are pilots supposed to hear about Piedmont and what it's offering in the first place? Plus, I doubt anyone takes a job purely based on a flyer. I'd hope people do a little more research beyond what the company advertises.
When I was hired at PDT, the Q400s were going to be delivered any day now according to JB, but talking to pilots on property I knew better. Still chose PDT for the contract and benefits. The truth is every regional has its negatives, if the contract is weak the growth is strong and vise versa. IMO PDT is offering the best of both right now, growth and a decent contract with benefits. If you are a halfway decent pilot and think you can pass upgrade after a year on the line, this is the place to be.