Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
02-06-2013, 11:07 AM
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After reading the latest crew resources update, the big question that popped into my mind is...how junior will DC9A go if most or all of the current 9 guys bid to the 717? Could be a chance for some very junior guys to sneak into a captain seat, if you are not afraid of steam gauges.
That made me go peruse the 9 bid pack again, which made me want to puke. I wouldn't even consider it, but college bills are looming large.
On that note, I rode a 9 to work the other day, and I swear both of the pilots looked like they were 70 years old. I thought it must be OE, but the right seater was wearing FO stripes. I'd worry about calling them out on-line, but they probably don't know about the internets yet.
I'd probably look like that after a couple of years of DC-9 flying.
That made me go peruse the 9 bid pack again, which made me want to puke. I wouldn't even consider it, but college bills are looming large.
On that note, I rode a 9 to work the other day, and I swear both of the pilots looked like they were 70 years old. I thought it must be OE, but the right seater was wearing FO stripes. I'd worry about calling them out on-line, but they probably don't know about the internets yet.
I'd probably look like that after a couple of years of DC-9 flying.
02-06-2013, 11:12 AM
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Most places offer a discount. You just have to buy/donate $10 to the chapel per year for the discount card. It gives you 10 percent off at most places. I always buy it because as a commuter who eats before and after trips, it pays for itself. I agree though, most airports give every employee a discount.
02-06-2013, 11:28 AM
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After reading the latest crew resources update, the big question that popped into my mind is...how junior will DC9A go if most or all of the current 9 guys bid to the 717? Could be a chance for some very junior guys to sneak into a captain seat, if you are not afraid of steam gauges.
That made me go peruse the 9 bid pack again, which made me want to puke. I wouldn't even consider it, but college bills are looming large.
On that note, I rode a 9 to work the other day, and I swear both of the pilots looked like they were 70 years old. I thought it must be OE, but the right seater was wearing FO stripes. I'd worry about calling them out on-line, but they probably don't know about the internets yet.
I'd probably look like that after a couple of years of DC-9 flying.
That made me go peruse the 9 bid pack again, which made me want to puke. I wouldn't even consider it, but college bills are looming large.
On that note, I rode a 9 to work the other day, and I swear both of the pilots looked like they were 70 years old. I thought it must be OE, but the right seater was wearing FO stripes. I'd worry about calling them out on-line, but they probably don't know about the internets yet.
I'd probably look like that after a couple of years of DC-9 flying.
02-06-2013, 11:35 AM
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Therefore, we could see a large number of DC9 pilots bid off on the next AE, leaving us with a shortage of DC9 pilots without the ability to backfill those positions prior to the summer peak flying season. Our goal in Crew Resources is to make sure we have the staffing to fly the schedule that Network sends us; we do not want to leave revenue on the table by cancelling flights.
So I guess they're simply saying if you're on the DC9 & successfully bid off, you may not convert until the fall. No backfilling, but they may hold you hostage for the summer.
02-06-2013, 11:35 AM
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02-06-2013, 11:48 AM
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After reading the latest crew resources update, the big question that popped into my mind is...how junior will DC9A go if most or all of the current 9 guys bid to the 717? Could be a chance for some very junior guys to sneak into a captain seat, if you are not afraid of steam gauges.
That made me go peruse the 9 bid pack again, which made me want to puke. I wouldn't even consider it, but college bills are looming large.
On that note, I rode a 9 to work the other day, and I swear both of the pilots looked like they were 70 years old. I thought it must be OE, but the right seater was wearing FO stripes. I'd worry about calling them out on-line, but they probably don't know about the internets yet.
I'd probably look like that after a couple of years of DC-9 flying.
That made me go peruse the 9 bid pack again, which made me want to puke. I wouldn't even consider it, but college bills are looming large.
On that note, I rode a 9 to work the other day, and I swear both of the pilots looked like they were 70 years old. I thought it must be OE, but the right seater was wearing FO stripes. I'd worry about calling them out on-line, but they probably don't know about the internets yet.
I'd probably look like that after a couple of years of DC-9 flying.
02-06-2013, 11:54 AM
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02-06-2013, 12:05 PM
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That is true. However, the DC9 will be flying through the summer.
Therefore, we could see a large number of DC9 pilots bid off on the next AE, leaving us with a shortage of DC9 pilots without the ability to backfill those positions prior to the summer peak flying season. Our goal in Crew Resources is to make sure we have the staffing to fly the schedule that Network sends us; we do not want to leave revenue on the table by cancelling flights.
So I guess they're simply saying if you're on the DC9 & successfully bid off, you may not convert until the fall. No backfilling, but they may hold you hostage for the summer.
Therefore, we could see a large number of DC9 pilots bid off on the next AE, leaving us with a shortage of DC9 pilots without the ability to backfill those positions prior to the summer peak flying season. Our goal in Crew Resources is to make sure we have the staffing to fly the schedule that Network sends us; we do not want to leave revenue on the table by cancelling flights.
So I guess they're simply saying if you're on the DC9 & successfully bid off, you may not convert until the fall. No backfilling, but they may hold you hostage for the summer.
02-06-2013, 12:07 PM
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My response was "well still I see the same ones all the time at work."
02-06-2013, 12:37 PM
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NWA freight operation was on the decline for sometime prior to being shutdown completely.
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