Don’t Come To PDT
10-10-2018, 05:40 AM
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Originally Posted by flysooner9
As little as 5 years ago people survived just fine without the bonuses and in even lower hourly rates. BTW I think Trans States or GOJet will buy out your contract if you want to go.
10-10-2018, 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by flysooner9
What’s keeping you from leaving then?
10-10-2018, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by mfflyer
I was told by PDT (or maybe envoy..can't remember..) that leaving after starting systems would count as a 121 failure on your record. I was hired in May and left in August while I had the chance. Its been night and day better since...but that's only because of my specific situation (no kids, no restrictions on where to live, young etc etc). Piedmont has a great pilot group so I hope those that do stay and stick it out fight for what they deserve. I know a particular captain JG who is running for CA Rep in PHL, and I really think its time for that pilot group to get involved in some sort of union reform and get some real people with the right idea at the table.
10-10-2018, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
The only Rep to vote against even bothering to release the TA to the pilot group because it was concessionarry in nature was the current PHL CA Rep. Unfortunately for the pilot group, he’s leaving soon.
10-10-2018, 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by flysooner9
Then he should let GoJet buy out his contract and move on instead of complaining on Internet forums about problems that are all ready well talked about.
10-10-2018, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
The only Rep to vote against even bothering to release the TA to the pilot group because it was concessionarry in nature was the current PHL CA Rep. Unfortunately for the pilot group, he’s leaving soon.
10-10-2018, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by flysooner9
As little as 5 years ago people survived just fine without the bonuses and in even lower hourly rates. BTW I think Trans States or GOJet will buy out your contract if you want to go.
You flown the line yet?
10-10-2018, 03:56 PM
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I have also thought about leaving for another regional with a DEC program, LCC, or ACMI. The thing holding me back is my number 1 and 2 choices are known for hiring captains and check airmen/instructors. I don't like the idea of starting over and losing the flow (just in case I need it) and seniority. At least PDT has constant movement and multiple opportunities to become an instructor or do something else in training. This isn't as easy at some of the other regionals.
10-10-2018, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 123494
I have also thought about leaving for another regional with a DEC program, LCC, or ACMI. The thing holding me back is my number 1 and 2 choices are known for hiring captains and check airmen/instructors. I don't like the idea of starting over and losing the flow (just in case I need it) and seniority. At least PDT has constant movement and multiple opportunities to become an instructor or do something else in training. This isn't as easy at some of the other regionals.
No sense in living like this. Piedmont serves a purpose but it’s not a long term solution anymore. Honestly I don’t have a lot of faith of this place even existing long enough for my flow date to come up. It’s looking like 7 more years for me as it is.
Management here thinks we’re spoiled and entitled, but the truth of it is, the “we have the flow” card is becoming less and less of a draw. Others in the industry are spending money and time to help make the QOL better. We would be doing ourselves a disservice by not trying to put ourselves in the best possible career possible.
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