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07-15-2012, 02:15 PM
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It hasnt changed. Dont go from one crappy company to another.
07-15-2012, 02:38 PM
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info. I am actually from Hawaii and would love to return to work there but based on what I have read about this company previously and today...just confirms the culture there hasn't changed. I was watching a couple of Youtube videos from passengers who flew PW and they seem pretty happy with there experience flying with them. Perhaps the pilot had his poker face on, as he appeared to be happy.
07-15-2012, 02:59 PM
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DO NOT... I repeat... DO NOT work for PW. They are almost on the way out I hope. They are barely hanging on by an EAS contract. Take the crappiest bottom feeder regional and multiply it by 10. Your certificate and good employment record will be in jeopardy everyday. They terminate anyone who goes against the grain. And by against the grain I mean, not breaking FAR's to suit the companys needs, writing up mechanical problems, trying to start a union, etc etc. Hope you catch my drift.
07-15-2012, 03:45 PM
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Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info. I am actually from Hawaii and would love to return to work there but based on what I have read about this company previously and today...just confirms the culture there hasn't changed. I was watching a couple of Youtube videos from passengers who flew PW and they seem pretty happy with there experience flying with them. Perhaps the pilot had his poker face on, as he appeared to be happy.
Maybe this will help.
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07-15-2012, 06:18 PM
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If you go after reading all this you deserve what's coming. I wish I had someone to tell me.
07-16-2012, 12:11 AM
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They had an EAS contract out of BNA to a few towns in KY and TN. When the 2 years was up, none of the communities wanted them back. Even if it meant no air service at all.
PW never said anything about parking at an FBO at BNA, and shuttling pax across the field to the terminal. When this was discovered, PW was always "in negotiations for gate space". The gates never happened, and having to clear security at BNA, negates the benefit of flying. Throw in the slowness of the 208, and you might as well drive.
Not that any of this relates directly with being an employee there, but if they BS the customers this way, it likely carries over to their treatment of pilots as well.
PW never said anything about parking at an FBO at BNA, and shuttling pax across the field to the terminal. When this was discovered, PW was always "in negotiations for gate space". The gates never happened, and having to clear security at BNA, negates the benefit of flying. Throw in the slowness of the 208, and you might as well drive.
Not that any of this relates directly with being an employee there, but if they BS the customers this way, it likely carries over to their treatment of pilots as well.
07-16-2012, 12:15 PM
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FSU Pilot is very knowledgeable on this subject, as am I. We both worked there together. DO NOT WORK FOR PW! It will ruin you as a person. I would say probably around 75% of the people that leave PW have been fired, and 24% actually had the opportunity to quit. Usually when you want to quit, they fire you. Like washing airplanes on your days off? Calling businesses to advertise PW on your days off? These are all things you will do if you work for PW, and if you refuse, you will be fired. Find something else, seriously.
07-16-2012, 12:29 PM
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I forgot to add..... go feel the leading edge of a few of the C208s with "boots" and report back. Just sayin'
While doing my research I found out that the company will "stand" behind you if you refuse an airplane and/or don't want to take a flight. They'll go along with the decision since the company doesn't want to violate FARs. However, I was told you can all but guarantee a pink slip showing up a few days later.
While doing my research I found out that the company will "stand" behind you if you refuse an airplane and/or don't want to take a flight. They'll go along with the decision since the company doesn't want to violate FARs. However, I was told you can all but guarantee a pink slip showing up a few days later.
07-16-2012, 02:12 PM
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I forgot to add..... go feel the leading edge of a few of the C208s with "boots" and report back. Just sayin'
While doing my research I found out that the company will "stand" behind you if you refuse an airplane and/or don't want to take a flight. They'll go along with the decision since the company doesn't want to violate FARs. However, I was told you can all but guarantee a pink slip showing up a few days later.
While doing my research I found out that the company will "stand" behind you if you refuse an airplane and/or don't want to take a flight. They'll go along with the decision since the company doesn't want to violate FARs. However, I was told you can all but guarantee a pink slip showing up a few days later.
07-16-2012, 03:51 PM
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Ya right... hey feds. Its easy. Compare cessna labor hour estimate for phase inspections and pw labor hours actual and your eyes willl pop like mine did after watching these guys... feds? Feds? Feds?
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