Piedmont vs. PSA
 

Hey guys,

I’m getting close to regional minimums and need to make a choice soon. I’ve done a lot of reading on both airlines. I’m in the PHL area so I’d like to be based there if possible. Of course piedmont seems like a no brainer, but from what I’ve read they seem to have a lot of issues.

The inefficient 4 on 2 off schedule at PDT is one of the downsides. How easy is it to get PHL at PSA? It seems like they have much better schedules there.

If given the choice between the two, what would you choose and why? Thanks!

What is your long term goal?

PHL is easy to get.

I’d eventually like to get on with a major. Preferably AA since they have a big PHL base as well. I’d just like a decent quality of life at the regionals in the meantime.

If you want to fly clapped out Eagle 145's force transferred to a carrier that is transitioning from props, then go PDT. If you want to fly for a carrier that voted concessions to secure new flying and airplanes at the expense of another ALPA carrier and the rest of the regional industry, then PSA.

Obviously, pick something in base to avoid commuting, but that's what you're going into.

“Decent quality of life” doesn’t exist at any of the AA WO’s judging by their contracts compared with others.

Piedmont: Where you will have an average of 11.5 days off over your career here. And get paid 75 hours to fly every month no matter how many days off you have.

Do your self a favor, don't come to PDT. I've got friends at PSA that have a better QOL than we do.

The funny part is every PSA pilot got a substantial pay raise when we all upgraded to CA after that TA.:D

Piedmont is a joke. Check back in ten years. If it still exists then, it might an ok airline. At the moment, it's the runt of the AA wholly-owned litter. Not the cute runt that makes up for it's size with a lot of personality. It's the mentally undeveloped, disfigured, half-stillborn runt that makes men wince, brings women to tears, and gives children nightmares for a few weeks.

lol sounds just like PSA