Does anyone have any info on what the new-hire training is like at Piedmont? Any general info at all would be nice....Thanks!

 

I would imagine that its like training at any other airline. A week of basic indoc, 3-4 weeks of systems, a week or 2 of sims with a couple written tests and a proficiency check at the end.

 

Thanks....sorry if it sounded like a dumb questions, but I've not had the expeience, so I wouldn't know....do a lot of people fail out of the training? do you get paid during that time, if so, at what rate, etc? Anyone with Piedmont specific info? ...Thanks again!

 

Piedmont training is actually not like any other regional airline. Piedmont runs an AQP training program. The whole process, from the beginning of ground school to the end of SOE (our version of IOE), should only take about 6 weeks if you don't have any long breaks in there. The first two days are spent in Salisbury filling out paperwork, etc. The remainder of the training is done in Charlotte after that. Basic Indoc consists of two days and systems consists of four days. There are three tests during ground school, the third being a limitations test. You are expected to have studied the information they gave you before you get to training and to use the ground school as a refresher or way to clear up any questions before taking the test. After ground school, you spend three nights with an instructor and your sim partner at an out station going through the procedures in the plane. The next two weeks after that are spent in the simulator back in Charlotte. Once you have passed the checkrides, you are given your SOE schedule. It takes most people 2 - 3 weeks to complete SOE depending on the schedule you are given. We are required to complete 20 cycles during SOE, but most people are scheduled for at least 30. If you come to training prepared, you shouldn't have to worry about failing out. Make sure you are instrument current. They are there to teach you the procedures in the plane, not how to shoot an ILS. You are paid your 72 hour guarantee during training at 24.84/hr plus 12 hours of per diem each day. You are put up in a hotel, double occupancy during ground school, and single occupancy after that. Hope that helps.

 

That is exactly what I was looking for...Thanks a lot!

 

are you in the next training class mustang? How was the interview @ piedmont?

 

How long is Reserve and how does it work at Piedmont?

Todd

 

Well....I have an interview actually, but I haven't gone on it yet. I heard the test is hard, so I'm just studying everything I can. Since in order to prepare I have to just assume I'll pass the interview (even though I may not), I figured that I might as well put it out there and ask about the training.

 

I've been reading a little about Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) training....it sounds very interesting. Does someone know if this is more intensive/hard to pass than more traditional training? What would you say the pro's/con's of AQP training?

 

If you can study on your own, then it's easy. If you prefer to learn everything from an instructor, then go to another regional.