Compass updates
01-21-2010, 04:52 PM
#441
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Joined APC: Nov 2005
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MEM base closing. Official word just came in from the company. No date on when or what new base will open to replace it.
01-21-2010, 05:52 PM
#443
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 39
Ever since the announcement of the merger between Northwest and Delta Airlines, we have all carried the notion that someday changes would most likely come to our own route structure. One persistent rumor, of which I’m sure you’re all acutely aware, is that the MEM base would be closing. Up until now we’ve been able to reply to questions about MEM’s future, truthfully, that we had no plan to close the MEM crew base. Sadly, that is not a statement we can make any longer.
While Delta works to refine their global network’s schedule for this summer, it is evident that our fleet will be redeployed in some manner. Although it has yet to be determined exactly what our route structure will look like once everything is said and done, it is becoming clear that our level of flying in MEM will be gradually reduced to little or nothing. At some point during this reduction it will no longer be feasible to maintain as a crew base, and MEM will be closed.
As Tim has mentioned in a previous Compass Points memo, Delta has indicated that they want Compass to play a stronger role in their operations in the Northeast, in particular in the planned LGA hub. We’ve been getting a lot of feedback from our crews throughout the system since we started discussing operations in LGA, and it is clear that the idea of a LGA base is not one that is largely popular. For that reason, combined with the logistical difficulties inherent in operating a crew base in the New York area, we continue to look at different solutions that would allow us to have a hub in LGA without having to base crews there.
Unfortunately, with so many variables yet to be determined for our summer schedule, we cannot give you a solid timeframe for our transition out of MEM, or into any other base structure. We are working with Delta’s Network Planning department to coordinate the transition of our flying and our crews, with the idea that the closing MEM will coincide with the opening of a new base to support our Northeast operations, which will hopefully make for a smoother transition for all of you, and prevent you from having to transfer two times throughout the course of 2010.
Thank you all for your patience and your professionalism during what will be an understandably difficult transition for many. We will continue to communicate with you regularly as we receive information about the upcoming changes, and we look forward to continued success for all of us as we all move forward into the next phase of Compass’ life as an airline.
While Delta works to refine their global network’s schedule for this summer, it is evident that our fleet will be redeployed in some manner. Although it has yet to be determined exactly what our route structure will look like once everything is said and done, it is becoming clear that our level of flying in MEM will be gradually reduced to little or nothing. At some point during this reduction it will no longer be feasible to maintain as a crew base, and MEM will be closed.
As Tim has mentioned in a previous Compass Points memo, Delta has indicated that they want Compass to play a stronger role in their operations in the Northeast, in particular in the planned LGA hub. We’ve been getting a lot of feedback from our crews throughout the system since we started discussing operations in LGA, and it is clear that the idea of a LGA base is not one that is largely popular. For that reason, combined with the logistical difficulties inherent in operating a crew base in the New York area, we continue to look at different solutions that would allow us to have a hub in LGA without having to base crews there.
Unfortunately, with so many variables yet to be determined for our summer schedule, we cannot give you a solid timeframe for our transition out of MEM, or into any other base structure. We are working with Delta’s Network Planning department to coordinate the transition of our flying and our crews, with the idea that the closing MEM will coincide with the opening of a new base to support our Northeast operations, which will hopefully make for a smoother transition for all of you, and prevent you from having to transfer two times throughout the course of 2010.
Thank you all for your patience and your professionalism during what will be an understandably difficult transition for many. We will continue to communicate with you regularly as we receive information about the upcoming changes, and we look forward to continued success for all of us as we all move forward into the next phase of Compass’ life as an airline.
01-21-2010, 06:09 PM
#444
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: NYC 7ER LCA
Posts: 903
Ever since the announcement of the merger between Northwest and Delta Airlines, we have all carried the notion that someday changes would most likely come to our own route structure. One persistent rumor, of which I’m sure you’re all acutely aware, is that the MEM base would be closing. Up until now we’ve been able to reply to questions about MEM’s future, truthfully, that we had no plan to close the MEM crew base. Sadly, that is not a statement we can make any longer.
While Delta works to refine their global network’s schedule for this summer, it is evident that our fleet will be redeployed in some manner. Although it has yet to be determined exactly what our route structure will look like once everything is said and done, it is becoming clear that our level of flying in MEM will be gradually reduced to little or nothing. At some point during this reduction it will no longer be feasible to maintain as a crew base, and MEM will be closed.
As Tim has mentioned in a previous Compass Points memo, Delta has indicated that they want Compass to play a stronger role in their operations in the Northeast, in particular in the planned LGA hub. We’ve been getting a lot of feedback from our crews throughout the system since we started discussing operations in LGA, and it is clear that the idea of a LGA base is not one that is largely popular. For that reason, combined with the logistical difficulties inherent in operating a crew base in the New York area, we continue to look at different solutions that would allow us to have a hub in LGA without having to base crews there.
Unfortunately, with so many variables yet to be determined for our summer schedule, we cannot give you a solid timeframe for our transition out of MEM, or into any other base structure. We are working with Delta’s Network Planning department to coordinate the transition of our flying and our crews, with the idea that the closing MEM will coincide with the opening of a new base to support our Northeast operations, which will hopefully make for a smoother transition for all of you, and prevent you from having to transfer two times throughout the course of 2010.
Thank you all for your patience and your professionalism during what will be an understandably difficult transition for many. We will continue to communicate with you regularly as we receive information about the upcoming changes, and we look forward to continued success for all of us as we all move forward into the next phase of Compass’ life as an airline.
While Delta works to refine their global network’s schedule for this summer, it is evident that our fleet will be redeployed in some manner. Although it has yet to be determined exactly what our route structure will look like once everything is said and done, it is becoming clear that our level of flying in MEM will be gradually reduced to little or nothing. At some point during this reduction it will no longer be feasible to maintain as a crew base, and MEM will be closed.
As Tim has mentioned in a previous Compass Points memo, Delta has indicated that they want Compass to play a stronger role in their operations in the Northeast, in particular in the planned LGA hub. We’ve been getting a lot of feedback from our crews throughout the system since we started discussing operations in LGA, and it is clear that the idea of a LGA base is not one that is largely popular. For that reason, combined with the logistical difficulties inherent in operating a crew base in the New York area, we continue to look at different solutions that would allow us to have a hub in LGA without having to base crews there.
Unfortunately, with so many variables yet to be determined for our summer schedule, we cannot give you a solid timeframe for our transition out of MEM, or into any other base structure. We are working with Delta’s Network Planning department to coordinate the transition of our flying and our crews, with the idea that the closing MEM will coincide with the opening of a new base to support our Northeast operations, which will hopefully make for a smoother transition for all of you, and prevent you from having to transfer two times throughout the course of 2010.
Thank you all for your patience and your professionalism during what will be an understandably difficult transition for many. We will continue to communicate with you regularly as we receive information about the upcoming changes, and we look forward to continued success for all of us as we all move forward into the next phase of Compass’ life as an airline.
where did you get this from?
01-21-2010, 06:48 PM
#445
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Joined APC: Jan 2008
Position: A320 FO
Posts: 39
It was an email sent out to everyone Memphis based this afternoon.
01-23-2010, 09:27 AM
#447
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Joined APC: Nov 2005
Posts: 2,556
DEC class guys. Hows the training going?? Just finishing up with ground school??
01-23-2010, 10:55 AM
#448
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Assistant Greens Keeper
Posts: 1,011
I heard today that Compass will move some of the MEM aircraft to MSP to take over some of the DC9 and 50 seat flying... Could be just banter, but could make some sense since Delta has said they want to bring the DC9 to ATL.
01-23-2010, 07:37 PM
#449
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Posts: 94
I can confirm that they will be accepting applications again on Feb. 15, I just talked with HR yesterday.
01-23-2010, 07:48 PM
#450
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Not true. We are overstaffed in certain seats, but not overall. I have friends who are 320 FO's who are getting called on their days off to fly. And 747-400 CA's are being denied No Flying Lines while also being called on days off to fly.
I just talked to a 744 CA who got 120 hours of credit last month because they are so short on 744 CA's! Do the math, he made more in one month then most Regional FO's make in their first year!!
I just talked to a 744 CA who got 120 hours of credit last month because they are so short on 744 CA's! Do the math, he made more in one month then most Regional FO's make in their first year!!
Is there any chance we can get a few more Delta guys to give us a second opinion on this. I'm mostly ignorant to the staffing levels over at new Delta, but I was under the impression that they were indeed overstaffed across the board.
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