Originally Posted by Wink

Endeavor has better schedules. No way to argue it, our schedules could be a lot better here at PDT, tho the february lines were a huge improvement from what I have seen in the past year. Because we dont have longer stage lengths like Endeavor, I'm not sure we can actually build schedules with 18-21 days off without vacation. Can't speak to PDT schedules, but I love mine at EDV. 11 days off in the beginning, 17-18 days off within 7 months. May not seem like much, but I know folks who have been flying regional longer than I, and they are still at 11 days off a month. Their already lower pay is effectively that much lower, because I still make guarantee but get 6 more days off a month than they do. Makes a HUGE difference if you calculate hours worked vs. pay.

Piedmont has a guaranteed position at a legacy, whereas Endeavor does not. I have heard a wide range of stories regarding the success rate of the SSP, maybe a 9E guy/gal can chime in with some accurate numbers. Around 61% success rate from what I gather lately on the EDV SSP. No idea what the DGI will bring, it is still a couple of years off yet. Personally, I don't see myself sticking around to wait for the DGI, but many have probably said similar things and are still here today. What's the current anticipated flow date for someone hired today at PDT?

Piednont's bidding and entire scheduling software is incredibly antiquated. The pilots here can't even log into crewtrac to see their own schedules. The systems could definitely use an overhaul, and our CEO has said it is one of the things he wants to change.PBS is ok. Just have to learn to use it, and ask for help if you don't know. KISS seems to work for me.

9E has ipads, we dont. 9E IS GETTING IPads. Don't have them yet. Will still carry paper for 2-3 months after the ipads arrive most likely.

Our premium pay is much higher than 9E's.9E premium is $45 and $60 an hour (150/200%). What is PDTs?

Most other things are the same- healthcare, pay, upgrade etc.Not sure what PDT is doing as regards upgrades today, but at 9E, as soon as you hit 1,000 121 hours plan to upgrade. Times are under a year right now, but that's a tad misleading due to people returning and transfers from AWAC and other regionals. Anticipate roughly 18 months for a new hire, might go as long as 20 depending on hours blocked per month.

Both are great options. Interview with both and go with the one you feel jives better for your lifestyle. Indeed. Happy where I am at EDV, but hear nothing but good about PDT. Go visit 5 or 6 regional threads, read the past 10 pages of each one. Get a "feel" for the company from the posts. I think the amount of discord shown on APC is ain indicator that people aren't too happy at work either. Saw the same thing during interviews.