MellowedOut

You’ll learn real quick of the joke that Reanid/Torquewrench/Spuds10250 is on here. Most people at PDT know who he is but he still likes making a fool of himself. He will keep making new screen names, but obviously he’s not smart enough to change his vocabulary or delivery to cover his tracks.

Tjeff

I mean some people on here equate Piedmont with prison it seems. I’ll defend it a little as for the most part career progression was great here and I believe it will be again due to Piedmont’s flaws. Everyone wants to upgrade get LCA and get out, plus flow. Also you cannot look at Piedmont under a microscope, yes QOL is subpar but I’ve stated before its for a “slightly quicker” flow, upgrades little reserve (pre and hopefully post pandemic) easy opportunities to become an LCA because it seems 3 out of 4 are gone within 6 months of getting their letter.

That all being said…. This must be trolling because I thought maybe it’s a recruiter but if you are a recruiter you must be so oblivious to how you sound. It’s like when you look up a business and there are 100 one star reviews and 25 five reviews all of which are so obviously written by the owner. I’m rambling like always but I mean if you are a recruiter, you need to realize you sound a little ridiculous. So I’m just guessing it’s trolling and if that’s the case I bit too. Guess it entertained me for 5 minutes.

Duffman

Fair enough. My sarcasm sensor was MEL'ed

Cicada

All good Duffman. Best to you.

Spuds10250

Show me the money! When aa needs the ship manned, they turn no further to pdt pilots.

CADR

Well that escalated quickly.

Crickets from the union and company and now this.

I’m stunned if this is real and actually happens. Hats off to both the union and company.

JC145

Money money money

Freighthotdog

Yes it’s almost like they can’t say anything when negotiating.

surprised you don’t have anything negative to say!

PAdutch

This was sent to us today.

Dear Piedmont Pilots:



I am pleased to share that Piedmont and your ALPA leadership team have reached a tentative agreement that will be the largest pilot recruitment and retention package in our company’s history. Today’s announcement offers current pilots and new pilots increased stability in an industry rocked by uncertainty over the past 18 months. This package represents not only a large financial commitment, but a commitment to building a sustainable Piedmont Airlines that will carry us well into the future and ensures that American Airlines will have a steady pipeline of pilots for years to come.



Highlights of the package include:

• A $30,000 retention bonus paid in November to all current captains. Current and new first officers will receive $30,000 upon successful upgrade to captain.
• $70,000 to pilots who flow to American Airlines starting with our September flow pilots.

The opportunity to earn an additional $50,000 ($25,000 per year for two years) for meeting a threshold of working hours.

• Increased pay rates for first officers and captains to enhance Piedmont’s competitive position
• An enhanced flow agreement that will allow us to send additional pilots to American when attrition and hiring targets are met

I would like to thank Brandon Lighty and our ALPA MEC for their cooperation as we worked to put this package in place. Throughout the pandemic, the company and ALPA have worked together to protect Piedmont pilots from furlough and meet the demands of the operation in an ever-changing environment. Our ability to out-perform all other American Airlines regionals, take on flying when necessary and deliver a safe product to our customers is what led to this significant investment. Any pilot who flies for Piedmont now, or chooses Piedmont in the future, will have a solid future with our company and eventually an opportunity with American Airlines if they wish to flow.



Our communications and recruiting teams are currently getting up to speed and will release more information soon.



Remember that the $10,000 referral bonus is in place, and there has never been a better time to refer a pilot to Piedmont. New hires will receive some additional incentives, including a type rating bonus and a Part 121 experience bonus. Find referral information here on MyPiedmont.



Thank you for the work you’ve done to bring Piedmont to this point, and for caring for our team members and customers each day. We are proud to offer this opportunity to our pilots and look forward to the contributions each of you will make to Piedmont’s continued success.



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Steve Keefer

Vice President, Flight OperationS

60av8tor

Congrats, guys!