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12-01-2018, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
. Also, PSA is projected to lose 24 50 seat aircraft in the next 2 years or so. If PDT is chosen to cover that then you’ll see a CLT expansion.
12-04-2018, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
9-11 months training backlog is the norm for NH FOs at the moment.
As far as CLT, since training takes so long, folks are able to get it by the time they’re done with training.
If the DCA base allegedly in the works pans out in 2019, there will be some shifting around. Also, PSA is projected to lose 24 50 seat aircraft in the next 2 years or so. If PDT is chosen to cover that then you’ll see a CLT expansion. As others have said, a bunch is up in the air right now that could affect timelines for line pilots in CLT, but there’s also training center instructor options that will get you there.
As far as CLT, since training takes so long, folks are able to get it by the time they’re done with training.
If the DCA base allegedly in the works pans out in 2019, there will be some shifting around. Also, PSA is projected to lose 24 50 seat aircraft in the next 2 years or so. If PDT is chosen to cover that then you’ll see a CLT expansion. As others have said, a bunch is up in the air right now that could affect timelines for line pilots in CLT, but there’s also training center instructor options that will get you there.
Yes PSA will eventually lose the 50 seaters (CRJ 200s) only to be replaced by CRJ-900s. 15 of the 200s will start going away this year when the new 900sstart to come online.
PSA will also see a big increase of DCA CRJ-200 flying to replace the TSA flying at least for the short term. We are going up to 100 flights a day out of DCA starting in Jan.
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12-05-2018, 06:25 AM
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Having PSA co-located in bases doesn’t do Piedmont many favors in the recruitment department as flow has become so long for NHs that QOL becomes the greatest differentiation between the two companies and PSA wins hands down thanks to SAP.
However, an added benefit for PDT if a DCA base materializes is they’ll be able to pull in more 145 qualified Trans States pilots that were based there and don’t wish to relocate or fear their companies future as well as CommutAir Pilots whose careers have stagnated as a result of not passing one of the many CPP hurdles with United. It’s likely that most of that potential group would be DEC eligible which would be useful in helping to address PDTs captain shortage since appreciable pay raises are off the table.
However, an added benefit for PDT if a DCA base materializes is they’ll be able to pull in more 145 qualified Trans States pilots that were based there and don’t wish to relocate or fear their companies future as well as CommutAir Pilots whose careers have stagnated as a result of not passing one of the many CPP hurdles with United. It’s likely that most of that potential group would be DEC eligible which would be useful in helping to address PDTs captain shortage since appreciable pay raises are off the table.
12-08-2018, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
9-11 months training backlog is the norm for NH FOs at the moment.
As far as CLT, since training takes so long, folks are able to get it by the time they’re done with training.
If the DCA base allegedly in the works pans out in 2019, there will be some shifting around. Also, PSA is projected to lose 24 50 seat aircraft in the next 2 years or so. If PDT is chosen to cover that then you’ll see a CLT expansion. As others have said, a bunch is up in the air right now that could affect timelines for line pilots in CLT, but there’s also training center instructor options that will get you there.
As far as CLT, since training takes so long, folks are able to get it by the time they’re done with training.
If the DCA base allegedly in the works pans out in 2019, there will be some shifting around. Also, PSA is projected to lose 24 50 seat aircraft in the next 2 years or so. If PDT is chosen to cover that then you’ll see a CLT expansion. As others have said, a bunch is up in the air right now that could affect timelines for line pilots in CLT, but there’s also training center instructor options that will get you there.
PSA is not “losing” aircraft for flying to be picked up. PSA is dumping the CRJ200s on property one for one for CRJ900s new from the factory and continuing their flying with them especially as DCAs ability to ground handle improves and the new terminal materializes further into 2020. Just wanted to clarify your information as it doesn’t relate to any new flying for any airline currently.
12-10-2018, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
Having PSA co-located in bases doesn’t do Piedmont many favors in the recruitment department as flow has become so long for NHs that QOL becomes the greatest differentiation between the two companies and PSA wins hands down thanks to SAP.
However, an added benefit for PDT if a DCA base materializes is they’ll be able to pull in more 145 qualified Trans States pilots that were based there and don’t wish to relocate or fear their companies future as well as CommutAir Pilots whose careers have stagnated as a result of not passing one of the many CPP hurdles with United. It’s likely that most of that potential group would be DEC eligible which would be useful in helping to address PDTs captain shortage since appreciable pay raises are off the table.
However, an added benefit for PDT if a DCA base materializes is they’ll be able to pull in more 145 qualified Trans States pilots that were based there and don’t wish to relocate or fear their companies future as well as CommutAir Pilots whose careers have stagnated as a result of not passing one of the many CPP hurdles with United. It’s likely that most of that potential group would be DEC eligible which would be useful in helping to address PDTs captain shortage since appreciable pay raises are off the table.
12-10-2018, 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MantisToboggan
This would be true if PDT had any say in where it opens bases. Plus look at our only two bases.... us and PSA
12-18-2018, 05:01 PM
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Anyone hired tomorrow, plan on spending 6-10 months in training. They don't have any solutions because management was/is behind the curve on hiring new instructors to replace the ones that flow'd to AA.
The instructors that are training right now will be gone inside of 18 months and the ones the company is training now, they believe will be a cure for the ones they lost in the last 6 months. This management team believes that once they fill a vacancy it will stay full until it opens up again and then they will fill it again. There is zero foresight to hire a few more than they need right now for later...
After you're finished with new hire training at PDT plan to spend some time on reserve. You will not make more than 75 hours a month on reserve.
Charlotte will stay full for a while because PDT had more base closures in the previous 2 years that were close to CLT than they had near PHL. Over half of the pilot group at the moment is commuting to PHL and they don't want to be there. Keep in mind that all the new hires ahead of you will choose their base before you do. A prudent person would assume half of them are going to want CLT.
Don't plan on a DCA domicile opening. Yes there's rumors, but don't make a decision about your career based on rumors...
The instructors that are training right now will be gone inside of 18 months and the ones the company is training now, they believe will be a cure for the ones they lost in the last 6 months. This management team believes that once they fill a vacancy it will stay full until it opens up again and then they will fill it again. There is zero foresight to hire a few more than they need right now for later...
After you're finished with new hire training at PDT plan to spend some time on reserve. You will not make more than 75 hours a month on reserve.
Charlotte will stay full for a while because PDT had more base closures in the previous 2 years that were close to CLT than they had near PHL. Over half of the pilot group at the moment is commuting to PHL and they don't want to be there. Keep in mind that all the new hires ahead of you will choose their base before you do. A prudent person would assume half of them are going to want CLT.
Don't plan on a DCA domicile opening. Yes there's rumors, but don't make a decision about your career based on rumors...
12-18-2018, 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MattyIce
Anyone hired tomorrow, plan on spending 6-10 months in training. They don't have any solutions because management was/is behind the curve on hiring new instructors to replace the ones that flow'd to AA.
The instructors that are training right now will be gone inside of 18 months and the ones the company is training now, they believe will be a cure for the ones they lost in the last 6 months. This management team believes that once they fill a vacancy it will stay full until it opens up again and then they will fill it again. There is zero foresight to hire a few more than they need right now for later...
After you're finished with new hire training at PDT plan to spend some time on reserve. You will not make more than 75 hours a month on reserve.
Charlotte will stay full for a while because PDT had more base closures in the previous 2 years that were close to CLT than they had near PHL. Over half of the pilot group at the moment is commuting to PHL and they don't want to be there. Keep in mind that all the new hires ahead of you will choose their base before you do. A prudent person would assume half of them are going to want CLT.
Don't plan on a DCA domicile opening. Yes there's rumors, but don't make a decision about your career based on rumors...
The instructors that are training right now will be gone inside of 18 months and the ones the company is training now, they believe will be a cure for the ones they lost in the last 6 months. This management team believes that once they fill a vacancy it will stay full until it opens up again and then they will fill it again. There is zero foresight to hire a few more than they need right now for later...
After you're finished with new hire training at PDT plan to spend some time on reserve. You will not make more than 75 hours a month on reserve.
Charlotte will stay full for a while because PDT had more base closures in the previous 2 years that were close to CLT than they had near PHL. Over half of the pilot group at the moment is commuting to PHL and they don't want to be there. Keep in mind that all the new hires ahead of you will choose their base before you do. A prudent person would assume half of them are going to want CLT.
Don't plan on a DCA domicile opening. Yes there's rumors, but don't make a decision about your career based on rumors...
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