More PDT upgrades

[jvrac]

Posted on the training section of the company website: October 23rd upgrade class numbers TBD. I suppose they could always determine 0 as a number... Anyone hear any numbers floating around for the size of this next class?

 

[ceo_of_the_sofa]

Yea, I saw that too. Would be nice to see some movement.

 

[Sig]

The movement happens during an 8 minute turn in a 300, every day!

Woohoo! Buddy! Oh, my side! Best part time job I ever had...

 

[91100 100 set]

Good to hear of some movement for all my old ALG buddies. I miss the Dash.

 

[flyNICKair]

Probably just to cover the ones that did not make it this last time around.

 

[Sig]

Probably just to cover the ones that did not make it this last time around.

Brrrrrrrrrrdddddddddt

 

[Crap Pilot]

What is the last senority number that is going to upgrade at PDT?

 

[Quack]

Yea some more movement at PDT...what like 16 upgrades in a year and a half...

 

[Dash8301]

Sounds like 8 to 10 from some in the training dept. No Idea as to where they will be.

 

[Cheese Blood]

FN six upgrades, this place is so short sighted.

 

[WSurf]

TO: ALL PILOTS DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2006
SUBJECT: PERMANENT BID - PIC NO: 06-041
AUTHOR: FLIGHT SUPPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 24 OF THE ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT,
THE FOLLOWING PERMANENT VACANCIES ARE AVAILABLE FOR BID:
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1 PIC EWN DASH8
2 PIC LGA DASH8
1 PIC MDT DASH8
1 PIC ROA DASH8
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2006.
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WILL NOT BE A SECOND ROUND BID. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOUR
PERMANENT BID REFLECTS YOUR DESIRES.
TRAINING WILL BEGIN OCTOBER 23, 2006.​

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

Why are people having a hard time making upgrade at PDT? I'm sure most of the FO's would have at least 3 to 4 yrs of flying the airplane.

 

[B190Captain]

Why are people having a hard time making upgrade at PDT? I'm sure most of the FO's would have at least 3 to 4 yrs of flying the airplane.

I am sure some bailed to fly scumbag airlines (Mesa) as Captains out of LGA. There are also quite a few career captains that are not going anywhere too.

 

[Northern Lights]

What's the approximate DOH of the upgrades?

 

[WSurf]

Why are people having a hard time making upgrade at PDT? I'm sure most of the FO's would have at least 3 to 4 yrs of flying the airplane.

Just because you have been an FO for 3-4 years, doesn't easily make one a Captain! Its a big deal at PDT, which it should be anywhere! I wanna know that my family is safe when they fly on a PDT flight. If you lack good judgement, common sense, and have a lazy piss poor attitude....... Ya just ain't gonna make it.... Some might not think it, but its a big jump from FO to Captain. And not every pilot is Captain material.

 

[B-J-J Fighter]

Thanks. Wsurf. Just wondering.

 

[LowlyPropCapt]

Just because you have been an FO for 3-4 years, doesn't easily make one a Captain! Its a big deal at PDT, which it should be anywhere! I wanna know that my family is safe when they fly on a PDT flight. If you lack good judgement, common sense, and have a lazy piss poor attitude....... Ya just ain't gonna make it.... Some might not think it, but its a big jump from FO to Captain. And not every pilot is Captain material.

Seconded!!!

You can train your way out of almost any deficiency, except a crappy attitude. A few senior FO's have that chip on thier shoulder... And the terminally fatal attitude problems that go along with it.

Waiting 4+ years for your shot at the left seat does not excuse laziness or unprofessionalism.

 

[PropPiedmont]

So far from the Aug upgrade class of 8. Two failed out the first week of ground school for sure. Sounds like two more have withdrawn from training now, leaving 4 hopeful upgrades.

 

[lear24]

So far from the Aug upgrade class of 8. Two failed out the first week of ground school for sure. Sounds like two more have withdrawn from training now, leaving 4 hopeful upgrades.

I suspect whoever told you two more withdrew might have their facts mixed up. The guys down there know nothing of the sort.

 

[NCFlyer]

The last that I knew, there has been 4 pilots that left training. 2 upgrades and 2 new hires.

 

[PropPiedmont]

The last that I knew, there has been 4 pilots that left training. 2 upgrades and 2 new hires.

I made a call and you're right. Only two upgrades have gone home so far.

 

[JohnnyP]

....

For some reason PDT is sending me CQ material, apparently they forgot that I quit a month ago. Good to see the communication inside the HQ is running smoothly. Oh well, can never have too many aircraft manuals hanging around I suppose.

 

[WSurf]

Yea we had a Captain quit a few years ago, and sced. called his house wondering if he was gonna make his 5am report! The dude had quit working like 2 weeks before!
Here's your sign!

 

[flypixs]

WSURF,

looks like you are a smart guy.

 

[WSurf]

WSURF,

looks like you are a smart guy.

Naw, I'm really as sharp as a bowling ball.... But let's not tell people! :-D

 

[PropPiedmont]

For some reason PDT is sending me CQ material, apparently they forgot that I quit a month ago. Good to see the communication inside the HQ is running smoothly. Oh well, can never have too many aircraft manuals hanging around I suppose.

You can burn them for heat over in Africa come winter time.

 

[NCFlyer]

For some reason PDT is sending me CQ material, apparently they forgot that I quit a month ago. Good to see the communication inside the HQ is running smoothly. Oh well, can never have too many aircraft manuals hanging around I suppose.

I did CQ in August and for some reason I received 2 training packets the same day. ?????????????????

 

[JohnnyP]

....

You can burn them for heat over in Africa come winter time.

Its funny you mention that, because a few nights ago i was struggling to get the BBQ coals going and wished I had some PDT material to get it started. They are actually just starting spring where im at right now, havent seen a cloud in over a week, cool mornings, warm days, chilly nights. Its great. And ive only driven into oncoming traffic once since i got here, left side of the road/right side of the car driving isnt that bad after a day or two.

 

[Booker]

Just curious: What kind of DOH do the newest upgrades have?

 

[DC8 Flyer]

Just curious: What kind of DOH do the newest upgrades have?

If it is anywhere near march 04 I will find a high powered rifle and a clock tower.....