Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
07-02-2010, 06:53 AM
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Since we didn't have to sign a nondisclosure agreement, I would have no problems in discussing the COG test with anyone.
If you are former military (perhaps USAF), the COG test is very similar to the BAT test.
The night before I interviewed, I did an Airline Inc. Delta prep. I did this because it was my first airline interview and I was nervous as hell. The session took probably no more than 2 hours. We did a quick Q and A and the instructor showed me examples of the COG test.
Even though there were differences in what was actually given to me on test day, I felt so much more relaxed. And ACL, I couldn't agree with you more. I went into the interview with the same attitude. I could only do my best and if I wasn't what DAL was looking for, then I certainly wouldn't want to be there.
If you are former military (perhaps USAF), the COG test is very similar to the BAT test.
The night before I interviewed, I did an Airline Inc. Delta prep. I did this because it was my first airline interview and I was nervous as hell. The session took probably no more than 2 hours. We did a quick Q and A and the instructor showed me examples of the COG test.
Even though there were differences in what was actually given to me on test day, I felt so much more relaxed. And ACL, I couldn't agree with you more. I went into the interview with the same attitude. I could only do my best and if I wasn't what DAL was looking for, then I certainly wouldn't want to be there.
07-02-2010, 06:53 AM
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While I agree that the cog prep might be a bit much, the interview prep for the hr portion is well worth it. For most, this is the biggest interview of their life and to not do everything in your power to prepare for it seems naive. Not saying you are but that those that want to do prep shouldn't shy away because they think Big D would frown upon it. They actually expected interviewees to read all the gouge online the last time around. You still are who you are, you can just present it to a panel of three better. Nothing wrong with that in my eyes. It also shows how much you want the job as well. And if it gives you more confidence and gets you hired then it will be the best return on your investment you'll ever spend!!
07-02-2010, 06:55 AM
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Actually ALPA has a lot of power at this moment.
If Mesaba is sold, the union has to agree to continue the flow through.
If they don't agree, then Delta has to reduce the 76 seaters from around 150 down to 85.
The MEC has management right by the b@!!$.
It will be interesting to see if they squeeze 'em.
If Mesaba is sold, the union has to agree to continue the flow through.
If they don't agree, then Delta has to reduce the 76 seaters from around 150 down to 85.
The MEC has management right by the b@!!$.
It will be interesting to see if they squeeze 'em.
Reducing the allowed 76 seaters from 150 to 85 including eliminating the 36 overweight Compass aircraft could actually be some decent furlough protection.
07-02-2010, 07:42 AM
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I hate that list, I showed 4 days of availability with a raw of zero but finished a long 5 day on the 30th. 30 in 7 makes me almost unusable for the first 2 days of the month. That list is almost not worth looking at unless you look up everyone on the list to see where they all stand.
07-02-2010, 08:32 AM
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The MEC could also "ensure compliance" by signing a new LOA continuing the flow-through and thereby letting DCI keep all the 76 seaters.
Moak has a history of letting management off the hook on scope.
ACL has already dropped a hint that they might do that. They're gonna say it was to continue the flow-down "job protection" for mainline pilots.
VPR, do you want to take a job protection and get a money return on it?
I know what you are saying, but trading job/scope protections for money is something we need to get away from.
I know what you are saying, but trading job/scope protections for money is something we need to get away from.
Up is down. Black is white. More RJs are good for mainline pilots.
07-02-2010, 08:40 AM
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SLOT SWAP DEAD FOR NOW
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News for 'DAL' - (=DJ Delta, US Airways Drop Planned Asset Swap, Seek Review)
By Doug Cameron
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) and US Airways Group Inc. (LCC) on Friday said they would drop a planned asset swap at two of the country's busiest airports following a demand by regulators that they surrender some takeoff and landing slots to rivals.
The airlines said they would seek a judicial review of the requirement from regulators that they surrender slots at New York LaGuardia and Reagan National in Washington, D.C., through a blind auction.
The airlines said in a letter to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration that they would proceed with the deal if the conditions were dropped.
The plan first announced last summer would have beefed up Delta's position at LaGuardia amid intensifying competition in the New York market. U.S. Airways aimed to improve its competitive position in Washington and secure rights to fly from the U.S. to Brazil.
Delta and US Airways had sought to counter simmering opposition to the plan -- mainly from Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) -- by offering to transfer some slots to JetBlue Airways Corp. (JBLU), AirTran Holdings Inc. (AAI), Spirit Airlines Inc. and Canada's WestJet Airlines Ltd. (WJA.T, WJAFF).
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News for 'DAL' - (=DJ Delta, US Airways Drop Planned Asset Swap, Seek Review)
By Doug Cameron
Of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES
Delta Air Lines Inc. (DAL) and US Airways Group Inc. (LCC) on Friday said they would drop a planned asset swap at two of the country's busiest airports following a demand by regulators that they surrender some takeoff and landing slots to rivals.
The airlines said they would seek a judicial review of the requirement from regulators that they surrender slots at New York LaGuardia and Reagan National in Washington, D.C., through a blind auction.
The airlines said in a letter to the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration that they would proceed with the deal if the conditions were dropped.
The plan first announced last summer would have beefed up Delta's position at LaGuardia amid intensifying competition in the New York market. U.S. Airways aimed to improve its competitive position in Washington and secure rights to fly from the U.S. to Brazil.
Delta and US Airways had sought to counter simmering opposition to the plan -- mainly from Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV) -- by offering to transfer some slots to JetBlue Airways Corp. (JBLU), AirTran Holdings Inc. (AAI), Spirit Airlines Inc. and Canada's WestJet Airlines Ltd. (WJA.T, WJAFF).
07-02-2010, 08:45 AM
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Hoserpilot beat me...
07-02-2010, 08:52 AM
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I hate that list, I showed 4 days of availability with a raw of zero but finished a long 5 day on the 30th. 30 in 7 makes me almost unusable for the first 2 days of the month. That list is almost not worth looking at unless you look up everyone on the list to see where they all stand.
07-02-2010, 09:03 AM
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07-02-2010, 09:05 AM
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