PDT News and Rumors
01-11-2009, 04:32 PM
#292
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Joined APC: Jan 2007
Position: DHC-8 100/300 CA
Posts: 238
Originally Posted by higgi8f6
So rumor I heard today, PSA and Mainline flights continue to decrease in March however PDT to increase flying. Don't have any truth to it just a rumor, but (on a positive note) it would support the idea of needing to hire later this year.
It would be nice if we would get our aircraft utilization back up. I know it is the slow season and all but three planes came into CLT during the first 6am bank and sat there till almost 10. That is two legs per plane that could have been flown.
On a side note: What is the longest sit you have had on a scheduled crew. Just curious cause today we sat in CLT for 3 1/2 hours after an originator. Show was 4:25am fly to CLT nap for 2-3 hours then back to work.
It would be nice if we would get our aircraft utilization back up. I know it is the slow season and all but three planes came into CLT during the first 6am bank and sat there till almost 10. That is two legs per plane that could have been flown.
On a side note: What is the longest sit you have had on a scheduled crew. Just curious cause today we sat in CLT for 3 1/2 hours after an originator. Show was 4:25am fly to CLT nap for 2-3 hours then back to work.
My longest scheduled, 3.5 as well. BUT...BGM-PHL, sit for 3, ROA turn, sit for 3.5 then go home. 13 hrs on duty, 5 credit. Duty rigs anyone???
01-11-2009, 04:35 PM
#293
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Position: DHC-8 100/300 CA
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Originally Posted by flynwmn
Pike and John have been hinting at maybe 2nd quarter of 09 but all depends on the economy. Also it sounds like the SYR flying is going to increase again, probably the colgan flying to boston.
01-11-2009, 04:47 PM
#294
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Originally Posted by Theonemarine
I can't for the life of me understand why PSA keeps getting the shaft
01-11-2009, 07:47 PM
#295
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Position: E-190 Leftist
Posts: 300
Originally Posted by mjarosz
Heard from the SYR ops people that we'll be getting Colgan's SYR-BOS run in Feb or Mar...that will give SYR 3 originators on weekdays and 4 on weekends.
01-12-2009, 06:22 PM
#296
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Posts: 126
Originally Posted by skyfreq21
Hey yall...you want some piedmont news from someone who actually works there...not someone who is bitter about not getting hired or failing the test...ill take any question...i am also a union rep for f/o's...for those of you still in the hiring pool i would be glad to help with anything else relating to ground school.
. I'm sure he will get a lot more flying as he wants if we find out who he is.
01-12-2009, 08:02 PM
#297
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Joined APC: Jan 2009
Position: F'd Back seat
Posts: 70
i tell you what...thats ridiculous for someone to say..we are trying to get a new contract right now...does this guy not understand that someone will always do our job cheaper...we all need to stick together to get this industry back where it used to be...he should go fly for mesa...airlines are like families, i have been in the industry my whole life...if a couple pieces of the family back out, the whole thing fails...we are doing our best to get a better contract and most of all better quality of life...we all need to stick together and help each other out if we are gonna get anywhere
01-12-2009, 08:06 PM
#298
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Posts: 49
Whooo Hooo New Hire Hunt..... GROW UP!!!!
Originally Posted by FLYING HIGH
As an union Rep why you don't just better go and find out who was the "smart" A.H. from CHO who posted that he will work for free on the ask-piedmont. I know many guys who can't wait to find out and fly with this guy . I'm sure he will get a lot more flying as he wants if we find out who he is.
. I'm sure he will get a lot more flying as he wants if we find out who he is. into this 
. Try to remember a time when you loved flying so much you would do it for free! If there wasn't such a time for you, what the H--- are you doing here? Respectfully,
ANOTHER FELLOW CHO FO
PS If you are looking to help out, the union is in desperate need of new blood. Get involved, ask questions, and most importantly HOLD your elected MEC officers accountable.
Last edited by DashAlmighty; 01-12-2009 at 08:12 PM.
01-12-2009, 08:16 PM
#300
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Joined APC: Mar 2006
Position: A320/321
Posts: 125
Why don't you put some of your energy getting your fellow FO's (& CA's) to fill out the survey for the up coming contract.
How to you expect us to get a new contract if only 30% of our bloody pilot group fill out the survey.
How to you expect us to get a new contract if only 30% of our bloody pilot group fill out the survey.
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