Originally Posted by
Phoenix21
Piedmont is like a jam in traffic. At the front of the line the end is in sight so even though it’s slow moving it’s not too bad. In the middle the line is long and barely moving but there aren’t many options to get out and go another way. Towards the back end folks see how long the line is and how it’s barely moving and take alternate route as soon as they can.
This is no different than the scenario at PSA, or Envoy.
Originally Posted by
ZeroTT
Yes the % of pilots flowed per year is simple arithmetic. The statistic produced isn’t particularly meaningful though.
If 20% of a seniority list leaves every year then the time to flow numbers are 26% vs 29%. If it’s 10% then it’s 16 vs 19. Very much makes a difference in how long hire to flow takes
I suspect you are relatively junior. Perhaps once you get in the top 300 or so on the seniority list, once outside attrition dries up, you’ll understand why a flow rate 50% lower than PDT’s makes a big difference. 20% of the top 300 are not leaving outside of the flow, and once you get within the top 200, there is nearly zero outside attrition. I imagine you believe you’re going to get the call from Delta as soon as you hit 1,000 hours P.I.C. - I sincerely hope you do.
You guys can carry on without further input from me. I’ve made enough effort trying to explain why 9% is 50% more than 6%, and how it matters. It’s not my job to change your personal reality.