New Hire Class Drops
11-30-2022, 08:50 AM
#3341
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So from reading on here the preferences are based off of the last four of your SSN. Just to confirm, if you already have an A320 rating from a ULCC and then do not get assigned the A320 in your drop there is nothing you can do and will just have to learn to fly the 737 or whatever assigned?
Also just wondering of the 50ish people in class what percentage usually get the aircraft they want (not necessarily the base).
Also just wondering of the 50ish people in class what percentage usually get the aircraft they want (not necessarily the base).
11-30-2022, 09:05 AM
#3342
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You will learn the correct (Delta) way to operate the A320 if you get it. It may be more advantageous to start fresh on another airplane. I had a 737 type (-200 years ago) and I don't think any of the procedures were correct according to Delta. My LUV and AAL 737 buds think we do things all wrong BTW.
Ask the manufacturers…
11-30-2022, 09:16 AM
#3343
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You will learn the correct (Delta) way to operate the A320 if you get it. It may be more advantageous to start fresh on another airplane. I had a 737 type (-200 years ago) and I don't think any of the procedures were correct according to Delta. My LUV and AAL 737 buds think we do things all wrong BTW.
11-30-2022, 09:34 AM
#3344
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I’ve flown with a number of guys who were project pilots bringing the 717s over from AirTran and they’ve said those guys raised their eyebrows on a few ways Delta decided to do things. Especially the whole “take it out of PROF and put it into FPA down to mins” just so we can be Delta standard with other fleets and set missed approach alt by 1000 ft.
Now I have to stop talking 717 before I have flashbacks.
11-30-2022, 09:59 AM
#3346
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I flew it at citrus. My first engine start in the sim, "JUST PULL IT" from the instructor. "What's with you guys wanting to do and check everything else, we're starting an engine not building the airplane!" I couldn't believe it was that easy.
11-30-2022, 10:08 AM
#3347
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I still can't believe how easy it is to start the Panda.
11-30-2022, 10:21 AM
#3348
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Now you have my curiosity, was it designed to turn the fuel switch on immediately after pulling the starter? Would make a lot of sense seeing as the fadec ignores me when I raise the fuel switch anyways.
11-30-2022, 10:25 AM
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11-30-2022, 12:04 PM
#3350
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So from reading on here the preferences are based off of the last four of your SSN. Just to confirm, if you already have an A320 rating from a ULCC and then do not get assigned the A320 in your drop there is nothing you can do and will just have to learn to fly the 737 or whatever assigned?
Also just wondering of the 50ish people in class what percentage usually get the aircraft they want (not necessarily the base).
Also just wondering of the 50ish people in class what percentage usually get the aircraft they want (not necessarily the base).
And if you get something else, you will absolutely need the full course. No question about it. There is more than just flows and V1 cuts when coming to a new airplane at a new airline Or air line.
P.S. I echo what Buck said. You may not have meant your post come come across as entitled, but it kinda did. So be aware of that if you go to any other airline. Humility goes a long way.
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