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12-14-2015, 03:40 PM
#7411
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2013
Posts: 47
Originally Posted by BSOuthisplace
Nothing is ever set in stone but we've already taken delivery of the first 145 from Envoy and trained pilots to fly it so barring the FAA shutting the whole thing down the 145s are happening and my understanding is there will be more than 20 (most likely 60 total) on property when all is said and done. MDT, SBY, ROA, PHL are the bases for the dash, PHL is the only base for the 145 so far. All bases for the dash can be had before you exit training. You will most likely spend a month or less on reserve before holding a line. No new hires in the 145 for the foreseeable future which is like 6 months-1 year at this point.
12-14-2015, 04:52 PM
#7412
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2011
Position: DHC-8 100/300
Posts: 843
Originally Posted by FoxHeader
Thanx for the insight. How's the upgrade time looking like for someone hired in '16? (With previous 121 time). PDT's website is advertising 3-5 year flow to AA. Is it pure BS, or do you see it happening?
12-15-2015, 04:44 AM
#7414
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: DHC-8 FO
Posts: 43
Originally Posted by egl2fdx
Any updates on the 145 program? Is it approved and running? Are they flying the 145 Envoy gave you guys yet?
12-15-2015, 05:25 AM
#7415
Happy at PDT
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: EMB-145 CA
Posts: 983
Originally Posted by eschukos
From what I have been told the program is almost there. All the manuals have been approved. Line pilots are in training now. Proving runs start next month. We should be getting two more next month. Revenue service starts early February with three planes. I think we will start flying them on time, but it won't be pretty. I would not rely on a Piedmont E145 to make my commute. At least for the first few months.
12-15-2015, 05:50 AM
#7416
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2007
Posts: 336
The latest bid has 13 upgrades altogether, both dash and 145. Never seem a big class like this ever since I been here. I'm sure this will bring the upgrade time down to less than a year for those who are comfortable and have the times.
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12-15-2015, 08:28 AM
#7419
Line Holder
Joined APC: Nov 2015
Position: LR-35 FO
Posts: 41
Originally Posted by BSOuthisplace
Nothing is ever set in stone but we've already taken delivery of the first 145 from Envoy and trained pilots to fly it so barring the FAA shutting the whole thing down the 145s are happening and my understanding is there will be more than 20 (most likely 60 total) on property when all is said and done. MDT, SBY, ROA, PHL are the bases for the dash, PHL is the only base for the 145 so far. All bases for the dash can be had before you exit training. You will most likely spend a month or less on reserve before holding a line. No new hires in the 145 for the foreseeable future which is like 6 months-1 year at this point.
12-15-2015, 08:54 AM
#7420
Happy at PDT
Joined APC: Jan 2014
Position: EMB-145 CA
Posts: 983
Originally Posted by FLflyer
So what does this mean for a new hire and upgrade. Suppose I was to come to PDT in a month or two. I was told by a recruiter that all Dash's will be gone by 2017. By the time I'm ready to upgrade in the dash they will be phasing them out. Would I be upgraded in the 145 with no SIC time or do I have to fly that for a certain amount of time. It just seems that for a new hire it could be a long time to upgrade given that scenario. Any comments?
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