Life at Piedmont and CHO

[BlueRidger]

I am looking at getting back into the airlines. Yeah I know I am insane. I live in Charlottesville and was wondering what the chances are of a new hire getting CHO as a base? How many crews are based there and what the lines are like? I own a business here so reserve is not a big deal. Thanks for the help.

 

[kf4amu]

No problem at all to get CHO. I got it and didnt even want it. The people are great.

 

[OPECJet]

Even if you don't get CHO right out of training, it wouldn't be much more than a month after you hit the line before you're there. Probably won't be home much while on reserve, but you won't be on reserve long either.

I think someone who lives in base would be pretty happy here. Apply!

 

[BlueRidger]

Thanks for the info. For some reason I like the Dash... It seems like a big DoJet on valium.

 

[OPECJet]

I don't know about that comparison, but you might be on to something.

It's a good, solid airplane though.

 

[greyskyracer]

is there any 300 flying out of CHO?

 

[Captzaahlie]

is there any 300 flying out of CHO?

I saw one leaving CLT gate for CHO last night.

 

[greyskyracer]

thank you looks like I'm getting kicked over there.

 

[kf4amu]

thank you looks like I'm getting kicked over there.

You'll like it. Even with my short time there, I miss it. Awesome people to work with.

 

[Tweaker]

CHO is pretty junior, and just got 5 more pilot slots with SYR closing.

300 flying is 30% of base flying.

Dash is great, nice and slow (more $).

If you have a side business that is great for the $, but we are so understaffed, you will have little time for it what with the extensions, Jr. mans, and poor schedules.

400's are on the way I believe, but that is of no financial interest to an FO, in reality, as they get jack for flying it, Vs. the captain's 30% bump.