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08-24-2015 | 09:51 AM
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MUCH better than it was in years past. An amazing new President and a very pro pilot flight department. The schedules need work though. I know they read this so I'll say it again, THE SCHEDULES NEED WORK NOW.
08-24-2015 | 09:54 AM
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And I'll back you up! SCHEDULES NEED WORK!!!!
The rest is spot on!! Hopefully with the jets and Philly operation they will get much better.
08-24-2015 | 10:09 AM
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When ALPA signs off on contracts back in the day to fly a 145 cheaper then we flew a 37 seat Props something is wrong. Actually back in the day our Flight Attendants made more money then Mesa RJ's FO's when you factored in the contract and bennies. Mesa however has seen big gains since that time and that's no longer the case, but it was back then.
Look at Republic now. Flying a 175 mainline size plane for much less then any 50 seat RJ operator when you factor in their crappy work rules and crappy benefits. The system is broken and ALPA just keeps on signing off. Until that stops there will be NO UNITY at the regional level.
It is what it is!!
Look at Republic now. Flying a 175 mainline size plane for much less then any 50 seat RJ operator when you factor in their crappy work rules and crappy benefits. The system is broken and ALPA just keeps on signing off. Until that stops there will be NO UNITY at the regional level.
It is what it is!!
The largest problem is the RLA being written for business models that never envisioned fee for departure outsourcing.
08-24-2015 | 10:16 AM
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No, flow is based purely on seniority. Hired today you'll be there in 5.5 years if we grow as planned.
It's my understanding it will be a mix as needed between the Dash and the 145 starting in Nov/Dec.
08-24-2015 | 10:20 AM
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That's quite encouraging! If I were to consider a Regional, I think PDT would be on top of my list considering the quick upgrade and no interview flow. How are they able to bypass seniority by upgrading guys with previous 121 time?
08-24-2015 | 10:22 AM
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Good time to be part of PDT and believe me 2 years ago none of would be saying that.
08-24-2015 | 10:28 AM
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People will talk crap about the flow but look at it like a nice card in your back pocket. You'll upgrade in less then a year and start getting your PIC time. What you don't want to go to American??? Then you apply to United, Delta or any other airline out there. Remember getting hired is never a sure thing so if you get turned down by your airline of choice then guess what??? You'll still be a Captain with a good QOL at PDT and just waiting for you Flow number to come up. Win Win!!!
Good time to be part of PDT and believe me 2 years ago none of would be saying that.
Good time to be part of PDT and believe me 2 years ago none of would be saying that.
08-24-2015 | 10:34 AM
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The new laws require a 121 captain to have 1,000hrs of 121 time prior to upgrade. That FO would still be sr to you should you upgrade before him.
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