Don’t Come To PDT
10-10-2018 | 05:40 AM
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From: Professional Eugoogoolizer at the Derek Zoolander Center For Kids Who Can’t Read Good
This isn't 5 years ago.. and it is unacceptable that anyone should be wasting the prime years of their life in this pilot market and economy.
10-10-2018 | 06:04 AM
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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 | 06:36 AM
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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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From: Professional Eugoogoolizer at the Derek Zoolander Center For Kids Who Can’t Read Good
10-10-2018 | 11:04 AM
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10-10-2018 | 03:26 PM
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Are you talking about the guy whose FB profile picture is a cartoon character licking his own nipple? The guy who regularly walks around PHL talking to passengers with a lip packed fat with tobacco? Yeah, no confidence in that dude just because of one vote. Just speaks to the value of a flow for many at this place
10-10-2018 | 03:29 PM
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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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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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