View Poll Results: Would you choose this airline over another?
Yes
28
71.79%
No
11
28.21%
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Comparing PSA, PDT, GoJet, and EDV
#21
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2015
Position: Deuce Driver
Posts: 298
I agree. If you live in the middle of nowhere Montana then commuting is hell. I have a dozen flights a day and my flight is right at an hour. Adds 3 on the front and 3 on the back. Not bad at all.
#22
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2006
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 2,370
I'd say my resume is very strong. 20 year retired from Marine Corps (not a pilot), short but honorable service as a Police Officer, Bachelor's in Aviation; Magna Cum Laude. Current CFI/CFII. I think the best advice I have seen is to avoid locking in to one now so that is what I am going to do, but still research and explore over the next few months. As I get more hours I can see what option is best for me at the time.
It's a blessing that we have this luxury, with right now being a pilots market.
It's a blessing that we have this luxury, with right now being a pilots market.
I wouldn't even have GoJet on the options list though. On top of everything else, right or wrong, they have a stigma. Even if only 1 out of every 10 pilots (maybe much less) knows and cares about their history, all it takes is one.
I also suggest going somewhere you can be comfortable for a while if your stay is longer than you anticipated due to unforeseen events.
I'll also add that AA's nonrev system is a free for all. That may work to your advantage sometimes, but Delta's is more consistent and EDV has better nonrev priority than anyone other than mainline.
#23
Banned
Joined APC: Oct 2014
Position: 6 Train - Panhandler
Posts: 2,001
This is a PRO/CON question I am going to post in this forum and the other mentioned airlines forum to see opinions and input from their respective pilots, and possibly update if more information is obtained.
I am at 850 hours (I have to go to 1500 for ATP). I am looking at all 3 regionals hard now, while I have time to think and make the best strategic decision. I am an employed CFI/CFII and getting about 100 hours per month.
Here is the best I can do with organizing the hundreds of things going through my mind. I would appreciate relevant comments to help find the right place for me.
Obviously QOL is important, base location is as well. I am 40 and have a family so I can't really move right away, but may eventually.
Reserve time is pretty minimal in most of them.
I live in reasonable driving distance to GSO (a little over 1 hour) and RDU (1.5 hour) for commuting. I am not sure whether the commuting is a pro/con/neutral because they can all be workable but I did my best to decide.
Endeavor
Commuting by air to ATL, many flights from RDU and GSO daily
Best pay
Wholly owned
Don't personally know any pilots who fly there
Interview with Delta (not sure how long)
Probably the best commuter policy
Typed and fly CRJ2 or 7 and 9 but longer reserve for 7 and 9
Piedmont
Commuting by air to PHL, about 4 flights from GSO and RDU daily (Only one base currently)
Less pay than some others
Wholly owned
The pilots (friends) I know who work there are happy
Supposedly Faster no interview flow to AA than PSA - Smaller pilot pool and larger flow numbers
Decent commuter policy
PSA
2.5 hours drive to CLT (2nd closest domicile to me)
Less pay that some others
Wholly owned
The pilots (friends) I know who work there are happy
No interview flow to AA (supposedly a little slower than PDT)
SAP program
Decent commuter policy
Typed and fly CRJ2,7,and 9
GoJet
RDU base closest airport domicile to me
Less pay that some others
Not wholly owned, future much more uncertain
Don't know anyone who works there for true unbiased opinion
I am at 850 hours (I have to go to 1500 for ATP). I am looking at all 3 regionals hard now, while I have time to think and make the best strategic decision. I am an employed CFI/CFII and getting about 100 hours per month.
Here is the best I can do with organizing the hundreds of things going through my mind. I would appreciate relevant comments to help find the right place for me.
Obviously QOL is important, base location is as well. I am 40 and have a family so I can't really move right away, but may eventually.
Reserve time is pretty minimal in most of them.
I live in reasonable driving distance to GSO (a little over 1 hour) and RDU (1.5 hour) for commuting. I am not sure whether the commuting is a pro/con/neutral because they can all be workable but I did my best to decide.
Endeavor
Commuting by air to ATL, many flights from RDU and GSO daily
Best pay
Wholly owned
Don't personally know any pilots who fly there
Interview with Delta (not sure how long)
Probably the best commuter policy
Typed and fly CRJ2 or 7 and 9 but longer reserve for 7 and 9
Piedmont
Commuting by air to PHL, about 4 flights from GSO and RDU daily (Only one base currently)
Less pay than some others
Wholly owned
The pilots (friends) I know who work there are happy
Supposedly Faster no interview flow to AA than PSA - Smaller pilot pool and larger flow numbers
Decent commuter policy
PSA
2.5 hours drive to CLT (2nd closest domicile to me)
Less pay that some others
Wholly owned
The pilots (friends) I know who work there are happy
No interview flow to AA (supposedly a little slower than PDT)
SAP program
Decent commuter policy
Typed and fly CRJ2,7,and 9
GoJet
RDU base closest airport domicile to me
Less pay that some others
Not wholly owned, future much more uncertain
Don't know anyone who works there for true unbiased opinion