Piedmont recruiting email
02-08-2015 | 10:12 AM
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From: rabble rouser
i wouldn't count on it, no one that i've heard of is really looking forward to the wscod, just trading one wore out pos for another, so other than a handful looking for a new type or hub base
02-08-2015 | 12:37 PM
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Yes for the last 3-5 years I have told friends to avoid this place. I've even told FO's that they should look at other regionals. No future planes, Upgrade 7 years. I'd always say the only reason to come here would be if you were from one of the crew bases because our working contract is very good, pay was good, vacation also very good.
Now that's all changed! With the last group of upgrades they are at the 3.5 year mark and it's going to drop well below two years now. Plus with the 20 ERJ's coming it's going to be a great opportunity to upgrade fast. With that being said now I would highly recommend looking into Piedmont Airlines over many other regionals.
Plus you have a for sure job at American in your back pocket. But if you don't want it you can still upgrade in 2 years and apply to Delta, United, JetBlue. Win Win!!
Had an American Jumpseater and basically said that it will end up very hard to get on with American without going through one of the WO'ed since most classes will be made up of over 50% of them.
I think this is a great time to get on with Piedmont.
Right now only negative thing at Piedmont is our Schedules!!! They suck!! And I hope they fix that. If they do this place will be mint!
Now that's all changed! With the last group of upgrades they are at the 3.5 year mark and it's going to drop well below two years now. Plus with the 20 ERJ's coming it's going to be a great opportunity to upgrade fast. With that being said now I would highly recommend looking into Piedmont Airlines over many other regionals.
Plus you have a for sure job at American in your back pocket. But if you don't want it you can still upgrade in 2 years and apply to Delta, United, JetBlue. Win Win!!
Had an American Jumpseater and basically said that it will end up very hard to get on with American without going through one of the WO'ed since most classes will be made up of over 50% of them.
I think this is a great time to get on with Piedmont.
Right now only negative thing at Piedmont is our Schedules!!! They suck!! And I hope they fix that. If they do this place will be mint!
One thing I keep hearing though (and don't shoot the messenger) is high washout rate, especially sim is very tough and not always good sim instructors. I fail to see why training would be much harder than at other regionals.
Any truth to this?
Thanks!
02-08-2015 | 02:37 PM
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Dash isn't the easiest Airplane to fly. Training is tough but if you can fly, have a good attitude YOU WILL GET done.
ERJ's will go very Junior because of the fact that many senior people won't bid it to get seat locked before they flow.
ERJ's will go very Junior because of the fact that many senior people won't bid it to get seat locked before they flow.
02-08-2015 | 02:38 PM
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02-08-2015 | 03:24 PM
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Agree with your assessment of PDT and may consider applying. I received that same e-mail the OP stated.
One thing I keep hearing though (and don't shoot the messenger) is high washout rate, especially sim is very tough and not always good sim instructors. I fail to see why training would be much harder than at other regionals.
Any truth to this?
Thanks!
One thing I keep hearing though (and don't shoot the messenger) is high washout rate, especially sim is very tough and not always good sim instructors. I fail to see why training would be much harder than at other regionals.
Any truth to this?
Thanks!
02-08-2015 | 06:36 PM
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02-08-2015 | 07:06 PM
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No anyone getting in before these ERJ's come will definitely benefit.
First 2 are suppose to come in Jan. 2016
02-08-2015 | 07:33 PM
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02-09-2015 | 05:13 AM
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Drops the touching trip. You are only pay protected for the day that the vacation day is placed on. This will change to a flat 4.2 credit hours per day once the 145s show up on property, which with these schedules lately, might end up being about the same or better credit than credit for the day dropped.
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