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08-02-2015, 05:39 AM

#6451

lakehouse

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Just keep in mind Piedmont and envoy are prime for a merger. That fast upgrade and flow may never pan out.

08-02-2015, 06:10 AM

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BSOuthisplace

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lakehouse

Just keep in mind Piedmont and envoy are prime for a merger. That fast upgrade and flow may never pan out.

The whole regional industry is prime for consolidation so it's doesn't really matter where you go. I can tell you with some degree of certainty that Piedmont won't be merging with Envoy or anyone else in the near future. The whole point of keeping the 3 WOs separate is to keep the upgrade time low at PDT and PSA. You merge all or two of them together and they loose the quick upgrade tag line on their ads.

08-02-2015, 06:12 AM

#6453

IFLYACRJ

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With the flow to AA. The 3 WOs are being designed as to being there a short time then move onto mainline. AA doesn't want to see people making the WOs a career stop. This way, the labor costs are kept low. It's cheaper to pay a 4-5 year CA than a 15 year or somebody who's topped out on the pay scale.

08-02-2015, 06:49 AM

#6454

Lvlng4Spd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lakehouse

Just keep in mind Piedmont and envoy are prime for a merger. That fast upgrade and flow may never pan out.

Then why spend millions and millions of dollars on a seperate training program, simulators, etc..? They are also exploring a new headquarters for us. They are going to ride this train right off the bridge if they have to, in order to keep new pilots coming. Any one who comes here in the next year is really poised for a quick upgrade and reasonable flow time. I never say never to anything, but you are looking at 5+ years before any possibility of merging would take shape.

08-02-2015, 11:35 AM

#6455

Flightcap

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Originally Posted by BSOuthisplace

I wouldn't wait. Who knows how long it will take before they have new hire 145 classes. I can tell you it will be much more than 6 months from now. The sooner you get in the sooner you will be able to fly it if that's what you really want.

I don't care what I fly - if flying a C172 offered more career opportunity than flying an E145 I'd fly the C172. Getting the proper basing to enable a one-leg commute from CMH is priority.

08-02-2015, 11:49 AM

#6456

WorkingUp

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flightcap

I don't care what I fly - if flying a C172 offered more career opportunity than flying an E145 I'd fly the C172. Getting the proper basing to enable a one-leg commute from CMH is priority.

Honest question - if you live in CMH, why not go to PSA and be based in DAY? I think they have a two hour call out, you could sit at home on reserve.

08-02-2015, 12:33 PM

#6457

payingdues

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Flightcap

I don't care what I fly - if flying a C172 offered more career opportunity than flying an E145 I'd fly the C172. Getting the proper basing to enable a one-leg commute from CMH is priority.

Cmh is the best kept secret in commuting.