Would you do it, PDT to Republic???????

[sucit]

Just want to know what the guys that have left PDT for Republic are thinking and anyone at PDT or Republic. I have been at PDT 3+ and would be about 20-30 slots from an upgrade at PDT. That could be another 2 years or never or maybe if we get another 300 or two and CA start leaving by the end of the year. My QOL is great now, but I am not a PDT lifer and want to get PIC time and get out of here. I am sure I am not the only person with this perdic as many of us have options at other airlines that we did not have 4 years ago. So, what you think make a latteral move or play the cards I have been delt and hope for the best?

 

[sweptback]

If you went to Republic, it would be 2-3 years before you upgrade. Ask yourself this: would you upgrade before then at PDT? I'd imagine you probably would. Not to mention you'd probably have to move/commute, be on reserve for awhile, etc. as a newhire.

With the majors starting to finally hire, the regionals will start trending towards the revolving doors that they were several years ago. Your upgrade may come faster than you think.

 

[GINCHBLASTER]

I would say stay where you're at.

 

[Atccfi]

I'd say stay... you really aren't going to gain much by going to Republic.... Unless right now you have a tough commute or just really want to fly a jet, its not worth the move. The time to upgrade will probably be the same at this point for you, so you may as well stay there and not have to go through all the hassle of moving and changing jobs.... Unless you are really unhappy there....

 

[ponder]

Do it dude!
My only concern would be can you take the pay hit for two
years or so before you catch up.

 

[LearLove]

I'd say with 3+ you should stay. If you had 1.5 or less i'd say go. It's all a crap shoot anyway.

 

[MEL'ed]

PDT upgrades? Haha! What, 10-12 a year? Real question is when are we going to park planes and begin to downgrade CAs? I'd leave, I'm gonna do it soon myself.

 

[doug_or]

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[ceo_of_the_sofa]

Your time < 1 year, go!
Your time >1 year < 3 years, can't hurt...
Your time >3 years, stay...for now, anyway.

 

[lear24]

Be where your quality of life will be best. Consider what will happen if and when the age 65 rule goes into effect. Everyone planning on their two year upgrades at RAH/CHQ/SKW/EXJ/whatever and planning on being at a major in 4 might be rudely suprised when the projected retirements don't happen that they are counting on. If you are where your quality of life is best you will be happiest and be able to stay and not hate life. Choose to be someplace you could be for a while and weather any storms.

 

[MJPilot]

4 year FO pay at PDT is just the same as what you get on the 2nd year at Republic (or even less compared to most other jet-regionals).

Just got to survive the first year, I guess, then its all good from then on.

 

[flypixs]

I would stay and hope for the upgrade. If you are that close and have a good life style I think it should be a no brainer

 

[solost]

you could easily kill off 20+ captains to speed your ugrade

that's a no brainer

 

[solost]

On a serious note: I have worked at CHQ for the past 2 years. Upgrades will be steady for awhile longer, but todays 2 year upgrade is tomorrows, 10+. As we get bigger it will take longer for FO hired today to upgrade. Do not make a decision to come to CHQ based on being a captain in two years. If you do you will be seriously disspointed.

This place treats its employees with complete disdain. It is all about stockholder value, and we are just cogs. This place has no soul. They will screw you in every imaginable way, and violate the pilot contract at will.

If you can put up with all of that, and your upgrade might be more like 4+ years with growth and attrition, then join the party. Otherwise make sure you think things through real hard, and don't believe a word they tell you in the interview.

See above post for speeding upgrade at PDT

 

[lindsaya99]

A friend of mine and I started working for a t-prop regional in 2004. I was 8 months senior to him. I left after a year and a half to go to another regional. SJS, better pay, qol, etc..... I am now a first year F/O at my third regional. He will be starting at Airtran this spring. Avoid lateral moves. Get the PIC.

 

[EMB170Pilot]

since the age 65 thing is going to happen. thats another 5 year wait for an upgrade......