Originally Posted by inverted pilot

Hello Piedmont guys and whoever else is reading this thread. I want to get some insight from you all about my situation. I'm previous 121 FO, coming back to the industry. I'm weighing Mesa vs Piedmont... weird comparison maybe but both interesting options for different reasons. Mesa of course has growth and lots of new large planes with a fairly secure near term future and quick upgrades. However, Piedmont has genuine straight flow-thru to American and only 400 pilots currently on property- I could expect to be at AA in 4 to 6 years. Also Piedmont is $28/hr first year plus a 5k bonus and upgrade times are 3 years and dropping. Piedmont does have some uncertainty in the lifespan of the dash 8's and the "recycled" 145's they are getting from Envoy. Would you all risk the dated and small capacity fleet at Piedmont for the flow, or go for the big rj's at mesa with no flow? Also, I do not have a college degree, so I'm worried that without a flow program I may have a more difficult time getting hired by a major on my own. Basing is no concern for me, I will move to my base at either. Thanks for any thoughts you guys might have.

Originally Posted by NewPil0t

You forgot to mention we have real Health and Travel benefits..

Based on all the things you listed, the choice is simple.

Welcome to PDT!

Originally Posted by Lvlng4Spd

Well when you put the sim into the dirt on engine failures, etc...there may not be help for you. Aside from that, if you study all year like a true professional then recurrent is a non-issue. For all the JP bashing, if you actually listen to some of his advice it is actually very helpful.

Originally Posted by legalav8tr

Wow! I can see that you haven't had much exposure with JP! Were you aware that he tells his stories about how great of a Learjet pilot he is, only to find out that he isn't even type rated in ANY Learjet. So go ahead and defend a pathetic little man who wishes he was B757 or Airbus typed. I am sure he feels inferior to those mainline pilots who walk past him in the hallway!!

Originally Posted by legalav8tr

Wow! I can see that you haven't had much exposure with JP! Were you aware that he tells his stories about how great of a Learjet pilot he is, only to find out that he isn't even type rated in ANY Learjet. So go ahead and defend a pathetic little man who wishes he was B757 or Airbus typed. I am sure he feels inferior to those mainline pilots who walk past him in the hallway!!

Originally Posted by billyho

I've been around JP for many CQ's and not once has he ever said he was a Learjet Pilot or that he wished he had a 757 or Airbus Type.

What you just said actually says a ton about you.

Originally Posted by legalav8tr

Well Billyho, the fact that you even chimed in and defended such a P.O.S. speaks volumes about you. JP has mentioned too several of our co-horts about his "flying the Learjet" experiences. Maybe you weren't worthy enough to hear about his past adventures.. So go ahead and keep kissing his jock and maybe he will share some stale stories with your dumb a$$.

Originally Posted by legalav8tr

Well Billyho, the fact that you even chimed in and defended such a P.O.S. speaks volumes about you. JP has mentioned too several of our co-horts about his "flying the Learjet" experiences. Maybe you weren't worthy enough to hear about his past adventures.. So go ahead and keep kissing his jock and maybe he will share some stale stories with your dumb a$$.

Originally Posted by Setpropeller

You must be on medication! JP is a unique Individual but he can determine with great level of accuracy if you should or should not be manipulating the controls of a Dash. If you have a hard time with him is because you are a LAZY, CARELESS AND A POOR Decision maker. I don't need to babysit an idiot that will get me violated. For that I thank him.

Originally Posted by legalav8tr

Sniffing around I see....Trust me, it wont get you anywhere Dipsh$#