PSA/PDT merger...
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However, I do not see as to why anyone would think this would happen. Headquarters are different, higher ups would be against it, etc... The list just continues. I think the one thing that might be common is you gave us that lovely KH man.... In which when you want him back, you can have him! Please take him back.....
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That would be assuming straight DOH on the list.... Plus we have our own share of 20 plus year Captains. Maybe not as OLD as PDT but we have enough. With that, why would they ever merge? Different planes, different bases, different pay, just a whole different animal.... THE only link is we are both wholly owns.... However it would appear to benefit only Mainline by saving them a few dollars..... I will say that from a Junior FO stand point, I'd be all for it as long as no additional furloughs happend. I would have a lot more FO's below me and have a better QOL in general.
However, I do not see as to why anyone would think this would happen. Headquarters are different, higher ups would be against it, etc... The list just continues. I think the one thing that might be common is you gave us that lovely KH man.... In which when you want him back, you can have him! Please take him back.....
However, I do not see as to why anyone would think this would happen. Headquarters are different, higher ups would be against it, etc... The list just continues. I think the one thing that might be common is you gave us that lovely KH man.... In which when you want him back, you can have him! Please take him back.....
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Also I know PDT's training is categorized as an AQP program, but I'm not sure if PSA's is as well. Not a big thing, (both get the job done), but with Fed-red tape, who knows how you could operate the DH8 side as AQP and the CRJ as a normal training program without the FAA wanting it standardized.
Blue Streak folks please correct me if I've said anything inaccurate about PSA.......
Blue Streak folks please correct me if I've said anything inaccurate about PSA.......
#8
This might sounds crazy... but hell.. lets support a merge and turn the tables a bit instead of putting pilot jobs on the line lets put management positions on the line. Maybe force some of the people in SBY to attempt to do something. GO right to PHX with it 1 new management 1 new training program gotta cost less than 2
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I think something's up. From what I've heard, contract negotiations at PSA has gone much better than here at PDT. Our CEO is on the brink of retirement and our fleet should have been taken out to the pasture and shot years ago. I think something is on the burner. I have a feeling that once PSA signs their contract, we might here somethng. If we do merge, I think it will be under the PSA contract because it is much cheaper with worse work rules than ours. I think the merger would be a good thing. I know PSA guys would get slammed with senority issues and some are afraid to have a turboprop that close to them, but if PHX opens up and PDT/PSA goes out there then it's a win win for everyone. With the three hub bases, commuting would be a lot easier, especially if you live on the west coast. Hopefully someday we can get rid of the contract carriers, have one wholly owned do all the express flying then life might get better for everyone. Just my opinion.
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