Originally Posted by
fenix1
1). How is the commute from CLT to PHL and vice-versa? (Smooth enough given the AA & PDT hubs in both cities? Or does Hunger Games reign given AA & PDT pilot bases both places?)
It's not an easy one, there are a lot of mainline folks doing the same commute. Jumpseats are often taken.
Originally Posted by
fenix1
2). While PHL-based, can you pick up open time out of CLT?
Only within (I believe) 3 days of the trip starting. Outside of that, no, you can not pick up open time from another base (or trade into it). This is in the contract.
Originally Posted by
fenix1
3). Is all training (except for ATP/CTP?) for PDT flight crews done in CLT?
Ground school is CLT. Sims for initial/upgrade are mostly PHX and ATL (although we might be losing PHX). Recurrent is CLT.
All that being said, Piedmont should be on almost nobody's list of airlines to go to. Working here is like a chef working at McDonalds. You could get paid way more, treated way better, and actually enjoy the life that a professional should get to enjoy, by working elsewhere.