June 07 for the flow in March class maybe July 07 in the April. I'm not positive.

 

What do the codes on our pay reports mean? Specifically SKD CDT, ACT BLK, and ACT CDT. Thanks for the help gentlemen

 

Pretty sure it's , scheduled, actual, credit and block

 

So which one is door close to door open (aka logable flight time)? Just so I can ensure the accuracy of the report against my records

 

I'm the last person to help on that, I don't keep my log book up to date and don't bother checking my pay against my unkept logbook. I'll let someone else chime in, I honestly don't know which one is the accurate number. Knowing Piedmont, prob none of them!!!

 

Actual block is door close to open.

 

Have you downloaded the ALPA app?

Sign in and go to MEC -> MEC DOCS -> PDT PILOT PAY GUIDE and download that PDF.

It has A LOT of good information that is often never presented to new hires to properly orient yourselves on the complexities of our pay system and the different times you may be obligated to submit a pay adjustment form.

 

You da man Wink. Thanks for the help

 

I know there isn't a typical work week, but (assuming you live at your base) how often do you make it home at the end of a work day? Is 4 on 2 off a normal schedule or something similar? I'm coming from 135, where there aren't hard days off, so some kind of semblance of structure would be appreciated.

 

Each month you bid for your line (assuming you can hold one). Each line is a month long schedule where you see exactly what days you will work and which days you'll have off. The worst lines are generally 4 on 2 off with the better lines having more days off between trips. There are some lines for next month with up to 10 consecutive days off on them. Nice for having a vacation without having to use your actual accrued vacation time if you can hold those lines.

The secret as I've said on here a few times, if you don't want to work, is live in base and bid reserve. Admittedly, there is no reserve on the jet right now, but will be eventually.

I only worked 8 days in February and I only had I think 4 overnights. Half of that flying was just empty part 91 ferry flights. As for this month...I haven't even SEEN a Dash 8 yet this month.