james014

There is one more who hasn't responded to emails, I'm assuming they have moved on. So you are correct with 9.

MTSUFlyer

Hey folks,

Anyone know of a good furnished apartment, house, condo, extended stay, etc in the Atlanta area. I'll be looking for somewhere to stay after indoc for systems, and IOE. I'll be there with my wife and 2 kids, so we'd be looking for 2+ bedrooms/1+bath, kitchen, washer/dryer and safe area.

Grnrgrass

I flew with a LCA the other day and he told me it was announced 1000 on payroll this next calendar year.
But I know nothing...just to keep rumors going...however a credible source.

Grnrgrass

The breakrooms are full of ads. And they are the most updated source of information. Unfortunately you've got to get there to see them...which you will in Indoc.

Indy

A couple months ago, the company projected it needed 400 new pilots in '16 to cover retirements and 200 for growth. Then I heard from a regional director that the company wants to get ahead on manning and would "over-hire" in '16. Sounds like 700+ next year authorized.

The last 2 years, RA authorized hiring numbers at the beginning of the year then authorized more mid-year. Let's hope with 757s pulled out of the desert, domestic 767 retirements delayed, etc. that we have need to bring on 1000 next year.

Catboatsailor

INDOC is painless compared to regionals. Lots of guests speakers, free lunch, which every pilot loves! Attitude is everything, early, quiet and attentive finishes the course. Course-work given via thumb drives are not graded in the traditional sense. They only issue a completion code once finished. Run thru them right away, a few folks had hiccups waiting till the end. HR website and requirements tripped up many pilots. Try to finish as much as possible before coming. Call and ask for help if you need it.

Sim training is very straight forward. Training documents all have line by line detail of exactly what to expect. There should be no surprises. If you need help ask!!!! They try and pair military pilots with current DAL pilots or with regional newhires. This definitely helps. Most importantly ASK, they will bend over backwards to help you. The instructors are jazzed up seeing new-hires every where. I was told it's a welcome change from post Ch11 days when the Headquarters felt like a ghost town.

Fingers crossed the new TA is agreed upon soon. Then you won't have to worry about where to stay during the sims. If you have an RV or camper, check out the RV campground in McDonough. I stayed there and it was super quiet. Finish sim, start a campfire and crack open a few beers. There's no better way to study/relax. $300 for a month, (water, waste and electrical).

Also the Delta fitness headquarters site is well worth it. They have short term memberships. Parking can be a an issue, plan extra time finding a spot if you drive in.

jabwmu

Hotels for new-hire training is still not in the TA or counter proposal. Wish it was though.

MikeF16

I didn't see hotels in our opener either, but I wonder if we saw the entire thing. Is it possible we just saw highlights in the negotiator's note pad and smaller details such as hotels for new hires are in the actual proposal?

palooza

This seems right. The new proposal would only include changes to the first TA I would think. But I'm a newbie, know nothing. There's always hope.

tunes

Any emails going out for Feb class?


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