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07-28-2017, 03:16 PM

#421

RussellCasse

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Position: Another 200 FO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyC

Do you think that with all the folks coming over from the Dash to the E145 that upgrade time will slow down for the folks coming in with prior 121 and turbine experience?

Just curious, I applied 2 days ago via Airline Apps. Prior 121 here with 5900TT and plenty of turbine experience. About how long has it been taking for someone to get some type of communication from PDT after applying?

-Joey

The quickest way to get a call back (even with your experience) is to get an internal recommendation. I applied and got a call within a few days when a buddy recommended me. As for upgrades, who knows. I think it will depend on how many of the newish folks who are reaching upgrade mins think they are ready for the challenge and bid it. With more and more aircraft coming each month, the potential for quick upgrades will continue for quite some time. More than half of my new hire class were first time 121 pilots who need the 1000 SIC before they can even think about it. Others weren't interested in becoming Captain's quickly for QOL reasons. If other classes are similar or have more new 121 pilots, that will help keep upgrades quick for those with the time.

07-28-2017, 03:27 PM

#422

Otterbox

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyC

Were you referred by a Piedmont Employee? If so usually the day after Pilot Recruitment received the referral.

Otherwise, usually within a week or two. There's a LOT of interest right now.

Last edited by Otterbox; 07-28-2017 at 03:44 PM.

07-28-2017, 03:52 PM

#423

DoNoHarm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyC

A friend from college said that he interviewed a couple weeks ago and the soonest he could start class was November. That might have something to do with them not calling back quickly.

07-28-2017, 04:26 PM

#424

JoeyC

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Position: CE-560XL Left Seat

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Makes sense.....Unfortunately, I don't know anyone there so no internals.

07-28-2017, 04:40 PM

#425

Nh114

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The training department previously had only 1 classroom with systems trainers and split 20 people into am and pm classes. Now they have 2 classrooms so may amp up to 30-40 people per month if they did the am and pm classes again in both classrooms.

07-28-2017, 05:24 PM

#426

Jet Jockey 00

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JoeyC

Makes sense.....Unfortunately, I don't know anyone there so no internals.

Joey send a PM to anyone here. We are all Pilots at PDT. Someone can talk with you and help you along. We don't bite... As far as upgrades, I think a lot of guys don't have the time to upgrade or like their senority as an FO. Couple that with getting 2 and now hearing 3 jets and month if you have the time you will get an upgrade if you want it. Guys with prior time are getting upgrade right off of FO IOE. We will be in need of Captains for quite sometime.

07-28-2017, 05:36 PM

#427

MKUltra

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Originally Posted by Jet Jockey 00

3 jets a month is now the minimum.

07-28-2017, 06:44 PM

#428

Junkyard Dog

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Position: RJ CA (does it really matter)

Posts: 198

Is that bozo Eddie Leverton still Chief Pilot?

07-28-2017, 08:37 PM

#429

highflyer0685

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Junkyard Dog

Is that bozo Eddie Leverton still Chief Pilot?

He is one of the chief pilots, but he has kept a very low profile at pdt. I was prior awac so I know his reputation. Never personally had an issue with him.

07-28-2017, 08:42 PM

#430

PiedmontFlyer

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Looks like all recruiters are in Oshkosh this week. echo that this is good time to be at Piedmont if you can get in. A confirmed seat in class is gold...but ask to be on the wait list in the meantime.