Piedmont

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by adreamer

Well, I guess PDT spends a litte more time than your regular IOE. At Piedmont, we are required to have minimum 40 cycles(takeoffs and landings) before complete SOE(Supervised Operating Experience). You can do the math.

SRA - Where you based? MDT here

CHO until th 31st. Starting February I'll be in ROA. I'm in the middle of my "post SOE" days now. I'm gonna try to sweet-talk scheduling in to letting me sit reserve in ROA for the rest of Jan. I'd like to get a crash pad set up there and get aquainted with the airport. Right now they have me scheduled to sit reserve in CHO starting the 13th.
How do you like Jurassic Park?

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by stoki

Hey, thanks for the reply and all that info.

I e-mailed BT my resume, he got back to me that same day asking to specify the school I went to and resend resume, which was in the resume originally, but I guess he overlooked it, so I just re-sent it, and havent heard since.

What is the washout rate at PDT? Don't scare me, lol.

I'm not quite too sure, but I think the washout rate is somewhere around 25-40%.

[stoki]

Anyone know what the average washout rate for the different regionals are?

Just out of curiosity.

Also, any idea as to how long reserve usually is (at PDT)? Not a big deal, but j/w as well.

How do you guys that work there like it over-all? Good place, good people? I saw PDT dash-8 landing at Hilton Head when I was there on a trip to Florida and back 2 weeks ago. pretty cool , pretty small airport was somewhat surprised to see airlines going into there. Must be a fun place to overnight.

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by stoki

Anyone know what the average washout rate for the different regionals are?

Just out of curiosity.

Also, any idea as to how long reserve usually is (at PDT)? Not a big deal, but j/w as well.

How do you guys that work there like it over-all? Good place, good people? I saw PDT dash-8 landing at Hilton Head when I was there on a trip to Florida and back 2 weeks ago. pretty cool , pretty small airport was surprised to see airline service into there.

I love that approach

[Pietrantonio]

I have to say, the new colors look awesome on the USAirways and USAirways Express aircraft.

[mastermags]

Originally Posted by stoki

Anyone know what the average washout rate for the different regionals are?

Doesn't matter. If you study hard and have the prerequesite skills, you will get through. If not, you will wash out. It's all about you and your approach, not numbers.

[SoCalAprch]

Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

1) It's not so you don't hit their wake, it's so you don't hit their wings
2) PHL 35 is not that challenging of a visual. DCA is up there, SAN is sort of interesting. 35 with ships right off the threshold, that's interesting, sort of.

I agree with San Diego being fun...

[v1valarob]

Originally Posted by SRA_kbad

CHO until th 31st. Starting February I'll be in ROA. I'm in the middle of my "post SOE" days now. I'm gonna try to sweet-talk scheduling in to letting me sit reserve in ROA for the rest of Jan. I'd like to get a crash pad set up there and get aquainted with the airport. Right now they have me scheduled to sit reserve in CHO starting the 13th.
How do you like Jurassic Park?

You just cant stand being more than 3 hours away from me, can you?

-Rob

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by v1valarob

You just cant stand being more than 3 hours away from me, can you?

-Rob

I miss the pillow talk

[rdsoxpilot]

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

It was 201TT and 33ME ...yikes! Training was very difficult for me, but I got through it with determination. Having a good attitude and staying focused is the key to success.

First off, how long was training? And I guess my next question would be how long are the days during training?(Meaning the duration of the sim flight, ground school etc.)

Congrats though on getting through SOE and training as well. Let us know how it all works out for you on reserve.

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by rdsoxpilot

First off, how long was training? And I guess my next question would be how long are the days during training?(Meaning the duration of the sim flight, ground school etc.)

Congrats though on getting through SOE and training as well. Let us know how it all works out for you on reserve.

Classroom could be anywhere from 8 to 10 hours (usually 8).
Sim sessions are about 8 hours as well. 2 hour brief, 4 hour sim, 1 1/2 to 2 hour post brief.

Total time for me was a little over two months (first day of class to completing SOE).
There are still people that were in my class who are still waiting for an SOE instructor, so for everybody, total time in training is different.

[rdsoxpilot]

Originally Posted by SRA_kbad

Classroom could be anywhere from 8 to 10 hours (usually 8).
Sim sessions are about 8 hours as well. 2 hour brief, 4 hour sim, 1 1/2 to 2 hour post brief.

Total time for me was a little over two months (first day of class to completing SOE).
There are still people that were in my class who are still waiting for an SOE instructor, so for everybody, total time in training is different.

Thanks for the info. Is SOE the same as IOE?

4 Hour sim that's gotta be fun, and I'm just curious what's the hardest part about the training in your opinion?

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by rdsoxpilot

Thanks for the info. Is SOE the same as IOE?

4 Hour sim that's gotta be fun, and I'm just curious what's the hardest part about the training in your opinion?

Yes, SOE (Supervised Operating Experience) is the same as IOE.
The hardest part for me would have to be classroom instruction. I've always been a hands on type of learner, so with no visual aides in the classroom, it was more difficult. Back in the day, during the classroom training, they would actually take you to an outstaion base, and let you start an engine, do a walk around, ect. Not anymore. I guess it was costing the company to much, or something.

[stoki]

Originally Posted by mastermags

Doesn't matter. If you study hard and have the prerequesite skills, you will get through. If not, you will wash out. It's all about you and your approach, not numbers.

Good to hear, that is somewhat the approach I had towards the whole thing.



Also, PDT has the Dash-8-100 and 300. When you start flying for them do you fly either just the 100, or just the 300, or do they switch you around?

[adreamer]

How do you like Jurassic Park?

love it. Those guys taught me a lot of things.

[GalaxyIFE]

Out of curiosity, how senior is EWN, if at all?

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by stoki

Good to hear, that is somewhat the approach I had towards the whole thing.



Also, PDT has the Dash-8-100 and 300. When you start flying for them do you fly either just the 100, or just the 300, or do they switch you around?

Its funny how that works out. I did all my training in the 100 sim (charlotte), and was flying mostly the 300 during SOE. Some classmates of mine trained in the 300 sim (Toronto), and mostly flew the 100 in SOE. It really depends on where you are based. My instructor was based in EWN, and all those flights were on the 300. You get what you get.

Out of curiosity, how senior is EWN, if at all?

Not too sure. One guy in my class got it right out of training.

[rdsoxpilot]

A friend of mine just got hired at PDT and has loved it. Everyone I've talked to or PM'd here has loved it as well. Is this just a temporary thing like usual or do you think a few months down the road (april) things will be the same?

I'm stuck in KAVL right now and everytime I see a smash-8 taxi out I can't help but think..

[mattp1803]

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

Same for me, like RWY 35 into PHL. No vasi/papi and they're always making you manage your own spacing for the arriving large jets on RWY 27R so that you don't hit their wake. It's a challenging visual approach.

Jace I sent you a PM but your inbox is too full. If you could pm me or let me know and I will re send. Thanks!

[jima7011]

I'll be honest--PDT is my number one goto when I get in the ballpark--pay is good, I love the Turbo Props, I live in EWN and would LOVE to be based there! I have done all my training there and I love the place. I think even having to commute from there wouldn't be bad. I have heard that the work rules are good and the idea of staying local is fantastic. Doesn't really matter to me what the upgrade times are--I think it would be a great experience and frankly I have not heard anything really bad about this company other than the contract expires in 2009(?) and that the lease on aircraft are coming due.

I also know this company has been around a while and seems to be pretty stable (in a very unstable world).

I met one of the HR recruiters (Tammy?) in Cancun last October and she was really nice and very encouraging. I think I could work for a company like that---

One of the few questions I have is are they union?

[athomeinthesky]

Originally Posted by jima7011

One of the few questions I have is are they union?

I think they are ALPA

[jima7011]

Originally Posted by athomeinthesky

I think they are ALPA

saweet!

Thanks Athome-

[SRA_kbad]

Originally Posted by athomeinthesky

I think they are ALPA