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05-15-2017, 06:07 PM

#531

PiedmontFlyer

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Originally Posted by Tester130

I heard the same thing. Envoy RTP is booked for six months before you can start building your fixed wing time. PSA can get you building time almost right away. That might change as I believe Piedmont and TSA is using the same school down in Pensacola for their RTP programs.

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Piedmont is using three different flight schools for Military Transition and Rotor, so no waiting. SkyWarriors in Pensacola, Infinity in NJ and one in KY that I can't remember. Piedmont is also paying for housing, I think, if you need it.

05-15-2017, 06:33 PM

#532

flybywp

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Originally Posted by penaltybox

Yes, you're crazy. Don't commute if you have the option to drive. Even with the SAP your QOL will be much better if you live in base.

Thanks for the feedback, I do appreciate it!

I would still like to hear what others think, particularly if anyone has done the commute from PHL before.

05-16-2017, 05:01 AM

#533

JayBee

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Originally Posted by flybywp

Serious question.... I live very close to PHL so PDT seems like the obvious choice. I also want to keep my options open and really like some of the things I've been reading about PSA, particularly the SAP. QOL is very important to me, and with all three WOs having the flow and same pay, the SAP seems to be a huge difference maker.

Question is, should I choose PSA, am I crazy for choosing to commute over driving to work? How commutable are the PSA bases from PHL and does anyone on here have any experience commuting from PHL?

Thanks in advance!

Go on Passrider.com and look at all the flights between PHL and the base you would want to have.

I'm probably in the minority here though; I purposely left helicopters and joined 121 just so that I could live wherever I wanted and commute in. IMHO commuting ONE leg to a line is way better than sitting reserve. I don't know about other regionals - reserve at PSA is a special kind of hell...

05-16-2017, 06:14 AM

#534

manilo52

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Originally Posted by flybywp

Thanks for the feedback, I do appreciate it!

I would still like to hear what others think, particularly if anyone has done the commute from PHL before.

I drive from Lancaster area to DC. Hasn't been so bad so far.. about 2.5 hours. Screw flying to work.

05-16-2017, 09:06 AM

#535

Slowneasy

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For anyone who has gone through CTP lately, what do they focus on during the four days of ground? And how long are the days?
What I'm really wondering is does it prepare you for the ATP written at all and is there time to study or do you need to be completely ready for the written before showing up for CTP?

05-16-2017, 09:08 AM

#536

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Originally Posted by Slowneasy

For anyone who has gone through CTP lately, what do they focus on during the four days of ground? And how long are the days?

What I'm really wondering is does it prepare you for the ATP written at all and is there time to study or do you need to be completely ready for the written before showing up for CTP?

You will go to class every weekday. It will NOT prepare you for the written. Getting yourself ready is your only homework. You can prep early or do it at the hotel after class every night like most do. Doesn't matter. You take the written right after completing the course.

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05-16-2017, 11:01 AM

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Otterbox

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Question for the masses- how long after being offered a job at PSA (assuming a successful interview) can one expect to start class? How long can one defer start dates for if they chose to do so?

Also, how long is the reserve call out for a place like DCA?

Thanks!

05-16-2017, 11:24 AM

#538

MaCrOs

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Originally Posted by Otterbox

You can get the next class. They have them every 2 weeks. You can defer till you're ready but you're letting dozens of others in front of you. DCA is junior but still new and not a lot of lines so it's hard to tell.

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05-16-2017, 12:09 PM

#539

Tester130

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Originally Posted by MaCrOs

You can defer till you're ready but you're letting dozens of others in front of you.

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If you receive a CJO and you do not select a class date right there, you can differ up to six months. If you have started class by then, you would have to interview again.

In my case, they didn't have class dates out to when I thought I would be available so I differed and was put in their pool. Once I knew my availability date, I emailed and asked for the next class date after it.

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05-16-2017, 12:20 PM

#540

Tester130

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Originally Posted by Radar Contact

As stated, the CTP course does not prepare you. Most guys study Shepard Air (or some other prep software) in class and at night. You finish the CTP course on Monday and if you want they will give you a ride to a test center on Tuesday to take the test and the test center will give you a ride to the airport.

The other option is that you fly home on Monday after your last simulator and take the test sometime before you head to Dayton. This worked well for the military folks that have access to free testing as you have pay for your own test.

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