Originally Posted by
jpso
Piedmont is actually a step up for a lot of the new hires, obviously that's why.
I know it's hard to believe but, pilots on this board and other web boards are working non-aviation jobs with similar or, less pay than what they could make as a pilot at PDT.
Are you going to blame that flight instructor working at a small FBO, flying piston single engine for showing up to class at PDT?
If you're not happy with PDT you can always be one of those lateral move guys. Mesaba called me last month, CommutAir last week. Options are out there.
If you want to work someplace more respectable and not feel like you are walking on eggshells everyday, apply to ASA/XJT on airlineapps.com, ill even put in a good word for you, I was at Piedmont for 3 and a half years and I have to say its all true, if you all think you are going to upgrade immediately, you DONT know what you are getting into , this place isnt for you. Unless you intend to relocate to any one of their 5 "outstation" domiciles, reserve WILL suck if you are a new hire F/O or a "forever" reserve Captain. When you new guys get out there on the line after a while, you will see everything alot of us have been pointing out and will decide for yourself if you want to put up with most of the BS that goes on around there.