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07-08-2015, 01:29 PM
#6311
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2011
Position: DHC-8 100/300
Posts: 843
But you must analyze the situation to see what it really takes to happen. Is PDT set for any growth at all? Can they even begin to handle losing the number of pilots that are expected to go to the "flow"?
When there is a magic trick happening, it is important to watch the hands and not pay attention to the distractions.
I am not at PSA, but I have been watching what they are doing as a cue. They have over 120 line check airmen. New pilots on reserve are flying 30 hours a month due to the large number of new FO's that came in behind them and taking up the flying with IOE. The line holding FO's are averaging 1-2 displacements off of their lines a month (losing 30+ hours of flying time but still being paid for it). It is hard to upgrade quickly when that is happening.
Look at the clues and analyze them for yourself. Don't just believe the management hype. If there is not a system in place, it won't happen.
When there is a magic trick happening, it is important to watch the hands and not pay attention to the distractions.
I am not at PSA, but I have been watching what they are doing as a cue. They have over 120 line check airmen. New pilots on reserve are flying 30 hours a month due to the large number of new FO's that came in behind them and taking up the flying with IOE. The line holding FO's are averaging 1-2 displacements off of their lines a month (losing 30+ hours of flying time but still being paid for it). It is hard to upgrade quickly when that is happening.
Look at the clues and analyze them for yourself. Don't just believe the management hype. If there is not a system in place, it won't happen.
07-08-2015, 01:37 PM
#6312
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Posts: 148
But you must analyze the situation to see what it really takes to happen. Is PDT set for any growth at all? Can they even begin to handle losing the number of pilots that are expected to go to the "flow"?
When there is a magic trick happening, it is important to watch the hands and not pay attention to the distractions.
I am not at PSA, but I have been watching what they are doing as a cue. They have over 120 line check airmen. New pilots on reserve are flying 30 hours a month due to the large number of new FO's that came in behind them and taking up the flying with IOE. The line holding FO's are averaging 1-2 displacements off of their lines a month (losing 30+ hours of flying time but still being paid for it). It is hard to upgrade quickly when that is happening.
Look at the clues and analyze them for yourself. Don't just believe the management hype. If there is not a system in place, it won't happen.
When there is a magic trick happening, it is important to watch the hands and not pay attention to the distractions.
I am not at PSA, but I have been watching what they are doing as a cue. They have over 120 line check airmen. New pilots on reserve are flying 30 hours a month due to the large number of new FO's that came in behind them and taking up the flying with IOE. The line holding FO's are averaging 1-2 displacements off of their lines a month (losing 30+ hours of flying time but still being paid for it). It is hard to upgrade quickly when that is happening.
Look at the clues and analyze them for yourself. Don't just believe the management hype. If there is not a system in place, it won't happen.
07-08-2015, 02:03 PM
#6313
Line Holder
Joined APC: Oct 2012
Position: DHC-8 FO
Posts: 43
PDT will grow as fast as they can, does that make you feel better? The airline won't collapse if they can't grow as fast as projected. What they can do they will do and yes they can handle growth like any other airline? They might be a bit ahead of themselves but that's not a bad thing, upgrade will still be ridiculously short, we're burning through the 2012 hires right now easily into the 2013 hires soon.
07-09-2015, 06:43 AM
#6316
Line Holder
Joined APC: Aug 2011
Position: Turboprop guy..
Posts: 96
New questions:
Can somebody describe the health insurance and cost at PDT for a single individual. Also, I heard there is a loss of license insurance?
I also heard there is a hotel room commuter policy?
And how senior ie ROA?
Thanks
Can somebody describe the health insurance and cost at PDT for a single individual. Also, I heard there is a loss of license insurance?
I also heard there is a hotel room commuter policy?
And how senior ie ROA?
Thanks
07-09-2015, 06:58 AM
#6317
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2013
Posts: 148
I'm not sure about loss of license insurance.
New commuter policy you get 4 hotels a month paid by the company, and I think a little more lenient if you have trouble commuting in now. Every base is junior they all need FO's and Roanoke has openings pretty much every bid.
07-09-2015, 03:05 PM
#6318
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2015
Posts: 21
You're 100% correct, growth at pdt is depended on the amount of new hires (true to any airlines) I'm not in MGT, not my job to worry about all the plans, all I do is get my passengers from point A to point B.
Here are a few facts currently happening at PDT
1. Upgrades are around 2 years with just the Dash
2. Flow to AAG
3. 145 training are happening now for our instructors
4. New president appointed by AAG
We currently have around 380 pilot on property, this must be taken into account for any potential new hires. If we see any growth, just think about the potential gains.
Here are a few facts currently happening at PDT
1. Upgrades are around 2 years with just the Dash
2. Flow to AAG
3. 145 training are happening now for our instructors
4. New president appointed by AAG
We currently have around 380 pilot on property, this must be taken into account for any potential new hires. If we see any growth, just think about the potential gains.
07-09-2015, 03:09 PM
#6319
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Sep 2009
Position: N/A
Posts: 637
Just training department right now. There hasn't even been a bid for the 145 yet so senior folks will get first dibs if they want it.
07-09-2015, 03:16 PM
#6320
On Reserve
Joined APC: May 2015
Posts: 21
Thanks for the info I'm not against getting two type ratings in the end just started thinking there might have been changes I was unaware of
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