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02-02-2014, 11:53 AM

#4511

Bozo the pilot

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Originally Posted by fullflank

Its when pax go through atl rather than clt because it offers jet service is when it becomes an issue. On another note, didn't Parker just recently say they're looking at refleeting pdt? You guys aren't buying it? I don't see any reason to lie about it.

Yea- ceos never lie or deceive their employees

The only hope for pdt is a merge with psa

02-02-2014, 11:58 AM

#4512

fullflank

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Originally Posted by Bozo the pilot

Yea- ceos never lie or deceive their employees

The only hope for pdt is a merge with psa

I think that actually makes the most sense. Exact number of pilots needed to staff the coming airplanes. It's a no brainer but it's not my call.

02-02-2014, 12:29 PM

#4513

buddies8

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piedmont will be merged with psa.

02-02-2014, 12:55 PM

#4514

cartean

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fullflank

I think that actually makes the most sense. Exact number of pilots needed to staff the coming airplanes. It's a no brainer but it's not my call.

Except it's expensive, PDT is very senior.

02-02-2014, 12:59 PM

#4515

theHub

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Quote:

Originally Posted by fullflank

I think that actually makes the most sense. Exact number of pilots needed to staff the coming airplanes. It's a no brainer but it's not my call.

Except it's expensive, PDT is very senior.

Not really. The senior guys are still close to or below the PSA 12 pay scale.

02-02-2014, 01:54 PM

#4516

pagey

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Originally Posted by theHub

Not really. The senior guys are still close to or below the PSA 12 pay scale.

This doesn't sound very accurate but obviously you know better than me if you work there. Even if it is it does not fit with the plan that AA had for PSA when this deal was proposed as far as "longevity control." They want as many pilots as possible to "flow" creating a revolving door at PSA which continually resets longevity. Also if they merged the groups they aren't getting new hires at year 1 to fly the jets they are getting capped FOs. Adding another pilot group with a large number of lifers is contradictory.....which probably means they'll do it.

02-02-2014, 05:02 PM

#4517

FlyingBoiler

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Position: DHC-8 FO

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Maintenance is not cheap for PDT when a maintenance malfunction causes a hull loss in EWR.

There won't be any new planes at piedmont. All the orders are accounted for and none include us. The fleet plan calls for an elimination of the dash by 2017 and in the words of our president "3 years is an eternity in this business" smh.

Also there are 154 pilots on our list that are 12+ years of seniority