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Old 05-08-2013, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
They are playing catch up with us on that... we're starting similar with more biz class seated 757s IIRC.
At least you guys are flying the routes in 757s. Replacing the 767 with 321s? Ugh.
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by biigD
At least you guys are flying the routes in 757s. Replacing the 767 with 321s? Ugh.
I'm guessing you don't commute. 757=horrible, 319/20/21=comfy
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Al Czervik
I'm assuming you don't commute. 757=horrible, 319/20/21=comfy
I commute primarily on JetBlue, so I'm no stranger to the comfort of the Airbus. I was talking primarily from a pilot's perspective - I don't like seeing higher paying equipment get replaced with lower paying equipment. More frequency, though. Maybe that makes up for it?
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Check Essential
Except its not just at the top. The membership has spoken.
Outsourcing is our strategy.
We have constructively engaged and ratified and settled and approved and signed and endorsed and negotiated more and more outsourcing at every opportunity.

The poster boy for this strategy has been elected as our President.
Moak has done nothing but facilitate outsourcing during his entire rise to the top.

The skeptical point of view as evidenced on this forum has been defeated at the polls time and time again.

I hope it all works. Otherwise --

Will the last mainline pilot please turn out the lights.
And here I thought such drama was relegated to aft of the cockpit door.
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by nerd2009
Oops! there goes the profit sharing
How do you figure?
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Old 05-08-2013, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by biigD
I commute primarily on JetBlue, so I'm no stranger to the comfort of the Airbus. I was talking primarily from a pilot's perspective - I don't like seeing higher paying equipment get replaced with lower paying equipment. More frequency, though. Maybe that makes up for it?
But bigger HAS to pay more... right?
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Old 05-08-2013, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
But bigger HAS to pay more... right?
Sigh...not at my company it doesn't.
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Old 05-08-2013, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by biigD
Sigh...not at my company it doesn't.
It shouldn't anywhere... but that is a totally different discussion.

But since it has been brought up... If DAL and UAL were both gonna hire you and you are 30 years old.... and retirements at both companies were roughly the same in terms of percentages... which one would you go with and why?


I rest my case.
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Old 05-08-2013, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by tsquare
But since it has been brought up... If DAL and UAL were both gonna hire you and you are 30 years old.... and retirements at both companies were roughly the same in terms of percentages... which one would you go with and why?


I rest my case.
I'm not sure that I follow. I'd go to Delta in a heartbeat. That said, the makeup of the two fleets isn't a factor in my decision. I'd choose Delta even if I knew I'd be flying the 717 for the rest of my career.

Hopefully I'll get a shot at proving this to you one day. That is, if you're cool with having a Longhorn onboard.
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Old 05-08-2013, 01:46 PM
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For all of you who are looking for "greener grass" here is an opportunity.

"My Son, Bob Reed is looking for any Bombardier Global BD 700 or BD 7000 pilots who have a total of 300 PIC hours. To be based in Shenyang, China about 357 km North of Shanghai near the beach, for a two years minimum contract. The parent company is based in Macao. The pay is $15,300/ month with a one year $8000 bonus for an average of $16,000/mo. Presently they are flying a 6 week reserve schedule (they don’t fly every day) than a 3 week vacation. There is no other restrictions other than they have to be under 53 years old and can pass the Chinese (Chinglish) ATP exam and a good physical. This is an American Exam that was translated into Chinese and then retranslated back into English, so some of the questions are a bit hard to follow. They will have an English speaking Chinese Co-pilot to get them around the system.

Are you typed in one of these ? Want some world travel experience ? Looking for great pay with tons of time off? If so contact Bob Reed at: [email protected]"
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