Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
My personal belief, the bandwidth argument is BS--has more to do with the ability to easily block/allow an entire domain (e.g., delta.com), but far more labor intensive to piecemeal block/allow a domain, particularly one as large as Sharepoint.... I think it's got a lot more to do with GoGo worrying about people getting "free" internet than it is about Delta trying to take anything away. Of course, Delta could have (should have?) taken a stand on it, but they chose not to. As you say, GAS factor low, since the only thing I ever look at on DeltaNet is Crew Resources stuff (AE postings, monthly bid packages, etc.) and training--and neither area qualifies as "gotta have it now." TravelNet & iCrew still available--I can live with that.
Now, I do think GoGo makes a huge error by not offering a substantial discount to us. Make it worthwhile, and those of us who commute would line up to buy their service--as it is, it's overpriced.
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I'm considering bidding a new plane for the first time since my new hire freeze expired. If I get awarded the bid will I have any control at all over when I go to training or my schedule during training? I've got a couple of dates in October that I need to be off so I'm wondering if the training schedulers will work with me or if I should just wait till the next AE.
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I'm considering bidding a new plane for the first time since my new hire freeze expired. If I get awarded the bid will I have any control at all over when I go to training or my schedule during training? I've got a couple of dates in October that I need to be off so I'm wondering if the training schedulers will work with me or if I should just wait till the next AE.
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Sunglasses / Airbus question: I'm on the 319/320 and a guy I flew with said his polarized shades won't work with the new screens on the 321 (or 330 for that matter) and that he has to go out and get non-polarized shades.
I haven't flown a 321 yet but wondering if anyone out there could verify what he said.
I haven't flown a 321 yet but wondering if anyone out there could verify what he said.
Mine are out of production, but there is something similar:
Smith Captain's Choice Lifestyle Sunglasses Men's: Smith United States
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I'm considering bidding a new plane for the first time since my new hire freeze expired. If I get awarded the bid will I have any control at all over when I go to training or my schedule during training? I've got a couple of dates in October that I need to be off so I'm wondering if the training schedulers will work with me or if I should just wait till the next AE.
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As far as them working with you, I think there is a box you can check that asks if you don't mind being converted last, as in, you'd rather wait and they can convert junior pilots in front of you with no pay protection for you. That might get you through October... and then you'll be in school over Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Be careful what you ask for, you might get it!
I'm considering bidding a new plane for the first time since my new hire freeze expired. If I get awarded the bid will I have any control at all over when I go to training or my schedule during training? I've got a couple of dates in October that I need to be off so I'm wondering if the training schedulers will work with me or if I should just wait till the next AE.
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I was awarded a new plane in March and haven't even hit school yet, sometimes you will start in a couple of months.
http://www.airlinepilotforums.com/ma...asses-bus.html
I'm currently using Oakley Canteen's and they work great on all three. But I may check out some Serengeti's based on the above thread.
I'm currently using Oakley Canteen's and they work great on all three. But I may check out some Serengeti's based on the above thread.
I have a pair of Smith's. they interchangeable lenses so you can use polarized and non-polarized. I really like the amber lenses as they reduce the glare, but don't cut down on the light too much.
Mine are out of production, but there is something similar:
Smith Captain's Choice Lifestyle Sunglasses Men's: Smith United States
Mine are out of production, but there is something similar:
Smith Captain's Choice Lifestyle Sunglasses Men's: Smith United States
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Originally Posted by Timbo
Training scheduling has always been a crap shoot, they have to train/convert you in seniority order, but we have no idea how the bid will shake out until it's over, so you really have no idea when they are going to send you. Also, based on which airframe you are going to, they have to work around their training backlogs too. You could sit for months waiting for school, or they could send you next week.
As far as them working with you, I think there is a box you can check that asks if you don't mind being converted last, as in, you'd rather wait and they can convert junior pilots in front of you with no pay protection for you. That might get you through October... and then you'll be in school over Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Be careful what you ask for, you might get it!
As far as them working with you, I think there is a box you can check that asks if you don't mind being converted last, as in, you'd rather wait and they can convert junior pilots in front of you with no pay protection for you. That might get you through October... and then you'll be in school over Thanksgiving or Christmas!
Be careful what you ask for, you might get it!
Originally Posted by MikeF16
Too many variables and you didn't give us enough information. When were you hired and what plane are you bidding?
I was awarded a new plane in March and haven't even hit school yet, sometimes you will start in a couple of months.
I was awarded a new plane in March and haven't even hit school yet, sometimes you will start in a couple of months.
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Does anyone know how Icrew's AE "Count Pilots Holding a Preference for a Specific Category" works? It says that it only counts pilots senior to you bidding for specific category. Does this mean only those who have a bid in for AE, or also Voluntary and Mandatory Displacements? I'm just trying to get an accurate estimate for my chances of holding something on future AE's.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Does anyone know how Icrew's AE "Count Pilots Holding a Preference for a Specific Category" works? It says that it only counts pilots senior to you bidding for specific category. Does this mean only those who have a bid in for AE, or also Voluntary and Mandatory Displacements? I'm just trying to get an accurate estimate for my chances of holding something on future AE's.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Bottom line is if you want it, bid it.
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