piper338

I think every question at PDT can be answered in the same way as the following question.

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck would chuck wood?

Answers are one thing and personal opinions another. On furloughs in this industry it is almost inevitable and can be argued you haven’t lived the life of a pilot without a few furloughs under your belt. That being said, I am thankful that for whatever reason PDT hasn’t furloughed yet. At the same time however, I am one of the few guys that if it is going to happen would love it to happen sooner rather than later. (I know I’m crazy right)

I guess its because I try to look at the bright side of things and I see a furlough as an involuntary kick in the rear to get a jump start on life’s next big adventure.

yancharlie

Let's just put it a simple way... There is no hope with PDT...If the management knows something they will absolutely make sure you don't know about it, until the very last minute. And if you ask a question, they will give you a smart *ss or some dumb formulated answer that nobody will understand the language of it. Every young guys a PDT should just focus on building there times there for the next two to three years and then when the industry opens the doors again then move out that place. At the end of the day it will be the best decision that you will make toward the progress of your own carrier. If you hoping on the Q400, or the flow through mainline, or a base opening in PHX, or whatever is out there to give you hope with PDT, let me just tell you that you wasting your time. I mean somebody that is management and see the situation of these aircraft and is willing to absolutely do no kind of improvement to these airplane does not have his mind together. I mean these aircraft leaks when it rains, the cockpit is dirty filty and guys get sick from it, the aircraft has tape all around (fuselage, cowling, you name it and it has it). All our 100's still have KNS 660 are you kidding even dash operator in Africa roll around with UNS greater than 1C. So like i said stop wasting your time day dreaming about new stuff, it would be lovely though to have new planes or new routes and all but the truth is, it will not happen. So serve your time with purpose, if you on reserve and not flying much go get some part time job out there if you can and just get busy, not your mind doesn't become frustrated with the company

deadstick35

reading this makes my head hurt...don't post drunk.

higgi8f6

Since we all are over-thinking things, bids came out online and I noticed we are overnighting in TRI now come January. I thought that was a PSA overnight? Any other new overnights (I know TRI is not brand new but we haven't overnighted there in a while)?

Also, it looks like they finally thought about the lines. Most now credit in the 80hr mark but have more than minimum days off. I'd think most line holders would enjoy that.

flynwmn

I dont know but it looks like SBY will be covering all hubs some even on the same trips. Alot of Upstate New York overnights too and Some nice lake destinations too. The 13-15 days off are nice.

stoki

In the question of the week they said they are not offering any VLOA for January but will be evaluating staffing needs on a month to month basis.

hmm

Theonemarine

I don't get it, what are you reading into this?

RedBaron007

Well, clearly that means we're going to open a phoenix base and then replace the fleet with Q400s....haha. Sorry I couldn't resist.

I'm sure there are all kinds of rumors out there that this comment has created, but it all comes down to it all being speculation. There's no reason to assume anything bad or good going to come out of this. Don't try to figure out what's going to happen before it happens. I've been wrong just about every time I've tried to do it, but then again maybe I'm just ill informed or not smart enough to see the logic. Often times there's very little to be read into with management's comments. Sometimes they really mean what they say, and it's just easier to take it at face value for the time being. If what they say is stupid, then it's stupid. There's no more to it. Anyway, that's enough of this babble. Has anyone heard anything worthwhile?

piper338

How bout' those Philly crew meals eh! But really we should get at least 2 because every time I have hit Philly recently, I have had to sit much longer than I ever care to.

paxhauler85

FLG, YUM, MMGM, MMHO, PSP, MRY, SBA, DRO, GJT.

We do it with 6 A/C, equipped with 2 NAV, 2 COMM and an ADF.