Originally Posted by
Pedro4President
So per the guy a page or two back you have 60 people not flowing by choice. I had recently heard PDT the number was 100 pilots not flowing.
Quick math. 400 pilots flowing at 4 per month then it's an 8 year flow. Ok so you say your pilot group will increase and then flow 5 per month. 400 pilots flowing at five per month avg is a 6+ flow. Not to mention AA doesn't hire in December. So that's another 5-6 months to add to these numbers.
I'm interested in how PDT comes up with their numbers on a fast flow. The only way you accelerate PDTs flow is by increasing the pilot group. This is very much like a pyramid scheme. If you get in while it's a small group then you are golden but once it gets growing there isn't much to be had.
I say 60, because we're actually flowing around the 100 seniority number.. we have many retirements. We also have management pilots.
I will say this I'm 2 years here.. I'm 2 out from flowing or less.. got my parole date.. this year I'll make a base of mid 60s as an fo.. with extra work, and few pilot referrals I'll be in the 80s no problem.. all while being an fo on a turbo prop.
I'm also debating whether to upgrade or not..