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11-17-2010, 01:35 PM
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11-17-2010, 01:38 PM
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11-17-2010, 01:41 PM
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With the international expansion in Asia and Europe, would it not seem logical to eliminate some domestic pilot bases and put them overseas. One in Japan would work nicely along with one in Amsterdam. Pilots would be readily available if some U.S. based pilots get sick and gives Delta more flexibility to fly to excellent U.S markets (ie. DFW which does not have much Europe or Asia) for a nice profit. And Anderson wants to capture more of the Asia flying, a pilot base would work great. It just seems a waste to base pilots here and build long trips away from home. Then we would be a global airline!
11-17-2010, 01:42 PM
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Hey guys,
If I want to swap a trip on my line with a trip in open time do I use:
PCS
Swap with Pot?
Plus on Crew Scheduling & Resources it says they have changed the multiplier for some categories to 1.5 for December. In short, what does this mean? Doe's it make it more difficult to swap with the pot? I'm checking my contract now......
Thanks.
If I want to swap a trip on my line with a trip in open time do I use:
PCS
Swap with Pot?
Plus on Crew Scheduling & Resources it says they have changed the multiplier for some categories to 1.5 for December. In short, what does this mean? Doe's it make it more difficult to swap with the pot? I'm checking my contract now......
Thanks.
11-17-2010, 01:52 PM
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11-17-2010, 02:07 PM
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With the international expansion in Asia and Europe, would it not seem logical to eliminate some domestic pilot bases and put them overseas. One in Japan would work nicely along with one in Amsterdam. Pilots would be readily available if some U.S. based pilots get sick and gives Delta more flexibility to fly to excellent U.S markets (ie. DFW which does not have much Europe or Asia) for a nice profit. And Anderson wants to capture more of the Asia flying, a pilot base would work great. It just seems a waste to base pilots here and build long trips away from home. Then we would be a global airline!
GUM base?
11-17-2010, 02:40 PM
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Capncrunch, I would not worry too much about the AK group. They will very likely be fenced from a significant portion of the DAL fleet. Any equipment larger than a 737 will have some type of restrictions. Just ask any of the old nwa green book guys about the Roberts award and fences.
Just heard from floor 4 that we are in serious looking mode at AK*.
I used to want this, now I'm not so sure. Most of those guys will be put in front of me. As it stands now, I could be SEA 76 in 2 years. We add AK and I can kiss that goodbye.
*I think this may be why we are securing more cash. Just reading the leaves.
I used to want this, now I'm not so sure. Most of those guys will be put in front of me. As it stands now, I could be SEA 76 in 2 years. We add AK and I can kiss that goodbye.
*I think this may be why we are securing more cash. Just reading the leaves.
11-17-2010, 02:43 PM
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Hey guys,
If I want to swap a trip on my line with a trip in open time do I use:
PCS
Swap with Pot?
Plus on Crew Scheduling & Resources it says they have changed the multiplier for some categories to 1.5 for December. In short, what does this mean? Doe's it make it more difficult to swap with the pot? I'm checking my contract now......
Thanks.
If I want to swap a trip on my line with a trip in open time do I use:
PCS
Swap with Pot?
Plus on Crew Scheduling & Resources it says they have changed the multiplier for some categories to 1.5 for December. In short, what does this mean? Doe's it make it more difficult to swap with the pot? I'm checking my contract now......
Thanks.
So I got a question. Does unstacking total negate your seniority? I asked for the 25th and 26th off and was awarded a trip on the 26th due to unstacking, but two guys junior to me got trips starting on the 27th with the 25th and 26th off. Both of those pairings would have worked on my schedule and my trip on the 26th would have work on both of their schedules. My request was denied, but the pilots junior to me were granted the days I wanted... Does unstacking just say FU to seniority?
11-17-2010, 02:45 PM
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Thanks for that Buzz, I needed a good laugh! Did Python ever do a version of that song? I could swear I saw them do it but it's been a long time since Python was on TV! I tried You Tube but there was no listing for: Python, Men, Men. I guess I must have seen it on Saturday Night Live or something? Great stuff!
11-17-2010, 02:51 PM
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Capncrunch, I would not worry too much about the AK group. They will very likely be fenced from a significant portion of the DAL fleet. Any equipment larger than a 737 will have some type of restrictions. Just ask any of the old nwa green book guys about the Roberts award and fences.
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