Piedmont--got the job! but i have an urgent question!

pilotx86 · July 14th, 2007, 10:52

hey everyone. im curious as to this whole training package deal. i got the folder with the flows and the CD with all the tests and etc that i have to complete before my class date. i was hired on july 12 and my date is july 23!!!!

how strict are they about knowing the flows and the ops manual and stuff? im freaking out because i dont know if i can complete it in less than 9 days. ive already started the written tests. any help would be appreciated. THANKS!

ps: sorry for the poor grammar, was in between flights with students =/ any responses would be awesome!!!

FatBastard · July 14th, 2007, 12:39

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Originally Posted by pilotx86

hey everyone. im curious as to this whole training package deal. i got the folder with the flows and the CD with all the tests and etc that i have to complete before my class date. i was hired on july 12 and my date is july 23!!!!

how strict are they about knowing the flows and the ops manual and stuff? im freaking out because i dont know if i can complete it in less than 9 days. ive already started the written tests. any help would be appreciated. THANKS!

ps: sorry for the poor grammar, was in between flights with students =/ any responses would be awesome!!!

first off congrats!!!! glad to see you made it. Has an airline employee myself, YOU WANT TO KNOW YOUR FLOWS AND OPS -EMPHASIS FLOWS!!! DO YOUR WRITTEN TEST, YOU MAY HAVE TO GIVE UP INSTRUCTING TO CONCENTRATE FULLY ON THE PIEDMONT STUFF, YOU DON'T WANT TO GO IN THERE AND BE ASKED TO LEAVE BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T KNOW YOUR STUFF, SO STUDY STUDY STUDY!!!

P.S. I have an interview with them on the 17th. How was the written? Can you give me the gouge on that? I 've looked over aviationinterviews.com, willflyforfood.com and more, is it pretty much what folks said or is there more? how was your experience with them? Any info is appreciated, pm if you want. Thanks, and hope to see you soon!

Chris_Ford · July 14th, 2007, 12:42

Eh, you don't need to know your stuff. You'll pick it up in the first week of class while you're studying. I wouldn't sweat it.

Especially given how desperate PDT is for pilots, they're not really going to send you home...

meyers9163 · July 14th, 2007, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

Eh, you don't need to know your stuff. You'll pick it up in the first week of class while you're studying. I wouldn't sweat it.

Especially given how desperate PDT is for pilots, they're not really going to send you home...

Is the ALMIGHTLY Chris at PDT? hmmm I mean we all know its as if Mr. Ford works for the CIA cant let ppl know where or what he's doing?

FatBastard · July 14th, 2007, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

Eh, you don't need to know your stuff. You'll pick it up in the first week of class while you're studying. I wouldn't sweat it.

Especially given how desperate PDT is for pilots, they're not really going to send you home...

Chris, you sure about that? I mean TSA is desperate too, yet they love to send new hires home. I say play it safe, you'll be glad you did.

Chris_Ford · July 14th, 2007, 16:43

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Originally Posted by FatBastard

Chris, you sure about that? I mean TSA is desperate too, yet they love to send new hires home. I say play it safe, you'll be glad you did.

I've heard PDT will do basically anything to assure you don't fail... I've heard of people literally crashing on their checkride and still making it through...

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Originally Posted by meyers9163

Is the ALMIGHTLY Chris at PDT? hmmm I mean we all know its as if Mr. Ford works for the CIA cant let ppl know where or what he's doing?

I have friends there, TSA, Pinnacle, XJT, Eagle, plenty of other places. So draw whatever conclusions you wish

meyers9163 · July 14th, 2007, 17:00

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Originally Posted by Chris_Ford

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I have friends there, TSA, Pinnacle, XJT, Eagle, plenty of other places. So draw whatever conclusions you wish

Rather not..... Just opening it up for some fun since it appears to be your biggest secret...... I have literally wondered if it was a CIA position you took....... Perhaps fighting some terriorist etc and therefore you cant speak about your job

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Ian J · July 14th, 2007, 18:13

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Originally Posted by meyers9163

Rather not..... Just opening it up for some fun since it appears to be your biggest secret...... I have literally wondered if it was a CIA position you took....... Perhaps fighting some terriorist etc and therefore you cant speak about your job

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Oh please!

Chris_Ford · July 15th, 2007, 06:34

My biggest secret is located in my pants, ladies.

Maximillian_Jenius · July 15th, 2007, 06:40

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My biggest secret is located in my pants, ladies.

The secret is that it's so small that you a trifecta of viagra, cialis and a hand pump, just to get excited!

BajtheJino · July 15th, 2007, 09:44

Chris is right though about the level of desperation at PDT. I've been offered a class date without interviewing just from having lunch at the terminal in SBY. Nice people and good flying I'm sure.

pilotx86 · July 15th, 2007, 10:49

Thanks everyone for all the relevant replies. Ive been carrying my laptop around with me and doing the questions on my commute to the airport and back as well as when im home and have free time. so far the indoc test was easy, but the systems one is a b(tch!!! Any more suggestions id really appreciate it!

BobDDuck · July 15th, 2007, 11:07

Let me preface this by saying I'm not at PDT but I do interact with their crews on a pretty regular basis...

The stuff you are going to want to know in and out are probably the flows and call outs. The systems stuff they are going to teach you, but you should probably know as much as you can understand on your own. If you have no experience with complex systems they aren't going to expect you to teach your self, however once you do start learning it there they probably expect it will come together pretty quickly as you have seen it all before in the pretest.

PDT has been sending guys home. They may be desperate, but there are still standards. You'll need to know your stuff to make it through, but the training program is NOT what it was 3 years ago. I think that might be true right across the board for all regionals.

Also, they finally started painting their Dashes (leaving PSA as the only express carrier with no airplanes in the new paint) and they look niiiiice.

zmiller4 · July 15th, 2007, 11:10

I agree with Chris--don't stress too much about it. I'd focus on the limitations and get a basic idea of the systems, but flows aren't the most difficult thing in the world to pick up.

And I can't imagine them sending you home because you don't know all your flows when you get there.

TheOneMarine · July 15th, 2007, 16:00

On a slight side note, does anyone know if its better to send your resume by mail to Piedmont or if they prefer that you email it all? Any help would be appreciated.

TheFlyingTurkey · July 15th, 2007, 21:03

I had 2 weeks to study all the material before I went to training at PDT back in August 2005. If you study anything, study the flows and call outs. The systems stuff you'll pick up in ground school. Also memorize the limitations. You'll have a written test just on the limitations. Is PDT still flying the 200? If they are you'll have to memorize limitations on 3 aircraft, the DASH8-100 200 and 300.

You'll want the flows memorized for CPT (cockpit procedures training) or sometimes called 2 on 1 because you'll have 1 instructor and 2 students. This will happen after ground school but before the SIM. Usually in an actual A/C at an outstaion (I did mine at SBY) after the last flight of the night. (so be ready for a late night)

Good luck.

TheFlyingTurkey · July 15th, 2007, 21:06

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On a slight side note, does anyone know if its better to send your resume by mail to Piedmont or if they prefer that you email it all? Any help would be appreciated.

Looks like your choice:

From www.piedmont-airlines.net
For consideration of position, please submit completed application along with resume to:
Corporate Recruiter
5443 Airport Terminal Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
Email: treaves@piedmontmail.com

adreamer · July 15th, 2007, 21:49

PDT has no more 200s.

DASH8AV8R · July 24th, 2007, 21:50

Just make sure you have the take home tests done. Search out the key words. And when you do go to class check your answers to your classmates ones. See you on the line.

skydriverdc6 · August 20th, 2007, 15:04

I know I've heard PDT is desperate for pilots, but where do they stand in terms of picking your base? I would think they would let you go wherever you wanted, if they are desperate, but not sure. Does anyone know?

pilotx86 · August 20th, 2007, 15:49

As of now, most of us got Middletown/Harrisburg, PA (MDT). The rest were scattered amongst SBY, CHO, LGA. MDT is really really really hurting badly for FO's. I personally got MDT, and I'm hoping for LGA really soon (since I live in New York City already, i think that would be sensible)