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03-10-2013, 07:38 AM

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forgot to bid

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Originally Posted by PilotFrog

If everyone is going to the 717 because of the nice glass and FMCS then they should be happy that the 88/90 are all getting the cockpit refresh. Start in 2014 end in 2015. Or am I not supposed to put that in?

The 88/90 will have fancy glass soon and won't be doing the RJ flying that the 717 will probably do, and pay more. And the 89 will have lots of GSs, I'm not sure the 717 will have that for years. This summer im tempted to bid days off at the beginning of the month and see how it goes. Hell May and April might be apt for that with the way we are staffing reserves.

From what I calculated from my W2 my pay on the 717 will equal what I made last year before the contract.

03-10-2013, 07:43 AM

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Dirtdiver

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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp

You can't.... however all my classmates and those around me that I've spoken with immediately say the same thing.

It will be interesting to see how they put in their final qualifiers.

And that's why the "see how many sr to me have bid it" function is worthless.

Doesn't take into account qualifiers, and only looks at first 3 bids.

Bid what you want, want what you bid

03-10-2013, 07:45 AM

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Ferd149

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Originally Posted by iaflyer

What is it with companies Delta buys - loss, loss loss. (CMR, Pinnacle, etc). Why can't we buy a winner!

Just wait till we drag all those VA guys and their jets to ATL, (I heard on the next AE or whatever they call it at VA that will show'em

) I'm thinking a Barg Inn somewhere down near Spondivits (sp?) might make them feel at home.

Fun little 'ditty' going across the pond a few months ago. A Virgin dude said something on 123.45 (an actual professional question as I recall) followed by a voice from nowhere that said, "Virgin.....we're coming for your women"

Loved it!

Ferd

03-10-2013, 07:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iaflyer

What is it with companies Delta buys - loss, loss loss. (CMR, Pinnacle, etc). Why can't we buy a winner!

Winners are expensive.

03-10-2013, 07:52 AM

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TeddyKGB

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Originally Posted by LivingTheDream

Just for fun, looked at 717A ATL. I'm 25xx and there is one above me with 717A as first choice... was a bit surprised at that... I get that being no. 1 is kewl... just not 25yrs kewl at that pay rate (even with GS's)!

I'm 11,XXX

193 A's ahead of me and 21 B's

03-10-2013, 08:04 AM

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Speedbird2263

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Does anyone know the approx. number of crews per aircraft Delta plans to staff for the 717? Just curious

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03-10-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Delta1067

I'm 11,XXX

193 A's ahead of me and 21 B's

First Preference or Total?

03-10-2013, 08:08 AM

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ilinipilot

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RE Seniority on ATL 717 A

How much do you think the schedules will play into people bidding the 717? If you look at our DC9 schedules they are not good. Lots of 5 legs days short overnights and your variety is weak.
Will that affect some people and their desire to move up?

Also on a related note has it been addressed if the 717 will have 5 day trips? The DC9 has a few but does that mean the 717 will too?