Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
08-24-2012, 12:04 PM
Da Hudge
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I've moved up almost 700 numbers in seniority since the merger, and that is with zero projected retirements and about 300ish early outs.
08-24-2012, 12:34 PM
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No matter how you try to play with the math, the average will not converge on 65, just like the previous average didn't converge on 60. It will be at least a year and probably 2 years early when the averages shake out (even without the early retirements).
I've moved up almost 700 numbers in seniority since the merger, and that is with zero projected retirements and about 300ish early outs.
I've moved up almost 700 numbers in seniority since the merger, and that is with zero projected retirements and about 300ish early outs.
As you know, unless we increase block hrs, a reduction of pilots above you does not benefit you.
08-24-2012, 12:47 PM
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08-24-2012, 01:00 PM
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08-24-2012, 01:05 PM
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And further, even a proportional reduction in block hours would be a good thing as long as it happens with pilots leaving ahead of you and doesn't cause furloughs. You could, hypothetically, go from #9000 of 10000 to #500 of 1500. Still 1000 pilots behind you, but you went from a junior FO to mid-level captain.
08-24-2012, 01:07 PM
Da Hudge
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In all seriousness, maintaining block hours while reducing pilots ahead of you be good for you? Because each pilot ahead of you would be replaced by one behind you.
And further, even a proportional reduction in block hours would be a good thing as long as it happens with pilots leaving ahead of you and doesn't cause furloughs. You could, hypothetically, go from #9000 of 10000 to #500 of 1500. Still 1000 pilots behind you, but you went from a junior FO to mid-level captain.
And further, even a proportional reduction in block hours would be a good thing as long as it happens with pilots leaving ahead of you and doesn't cause furloughs. You could, hypothetically, go from #9000 of 10000 to #500 of 1500. Still 1000 pilots behind you, but you went from a junior FO to mid-level captain.
08-24-2012, 01:09 PM
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After a little practice; structural, interference and chemical resistance were assured through testing. The repair methodology was ready for flight test.
There, fixed it!
08-24-2012, 01:16 PM
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08-24-2012, 01:26 PM
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08-24-2012, 01:59 PM
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There was a BizWeek article saying SW was asking for 90 day extensions on the AD. Of course I bet they'll she'd crocodile tears if they have to delay deliveries to Delta. Of course that would delay hiring and upgrades as well. Good thing we can manipulate that time/value/money TA spreadsheet floating around 
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