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08-15-2014, 09:45 AM
#651
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Like Carl, you apparently don't fully understand the system. I've been a very junior Capt for 10yrs and been maximizing the system very well... both via WS & GS.
I'm very happy with the current system... rather than change it significantly, I'd recommend learning it first.
I'd tell you how I do it... but then I'd have to kill you.
I'm very happy with the current system... rather than change it significantly, I'd recommend learning it first.
I'd tell you how I do it... but then I'd have to kill you.
08-15-2014, 10:19 AM
#652
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Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: 757/767
Posts: 588
That's what I'm talking about... nicely done! Now I do that almost every month... (I did have two grand slam months this year... 221hr pay/75hr block & 152hr pay/28hr block).
So again, as an extremely junior line holder, I have zero desire to change anything. My advice... really learn the system that we have.
P.s. Just so you know, there is absolutely zero risk involved in what I do... (got to go now... I've already said too much!
).
So again, as an extremely junior line holder, I have zero desire to change anything. My advice... really learn the system that we have.
P.s. Just so you know, there is absolutely zero risk involved in what I do... (got to go now... I've already said too much!
).Lee Moak, ALPA PAC, Barack Obama, CDOs, longevity based pay!
08-15-2014, 10:54 AM
#653
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Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: 7ER Capt
Posts: 461
In defense of Carl's defense of the system,( which I know he does understand), I too am on the same fleet as Carl. And on that fleet there are VERY few GS's awarded. AND very very few are awarded to anybody who isn't on the first page of the bid list....an occasional inverse assignment 3 hours before departure.....But virtually ALL GS on Carl's category must run the SENIOR VULTURE GAUNTLET and those senior vultures live in Detriot...For the REST of us who view Detriot area as unfit for habitation and also have been rendered Junior 4 life, there will be no or extremely rare GS.
Since there's about 800 total pilots in those categories, I'm not interested in major changes that, IMHO, will negatively impact the potential for 11,200 other pilots.
All I'm saying is, know and use one's contract before advocating major changes.
08-15-2014, 10:55 AM
#654
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Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: 7ER Capt
Posts: 461
The point of the previous posts were: for those who would like to maximize pay/quality of life... before advocating major changes, really learn and exercise your contract for maximum effect.
Fortunately or unfortunately, (depending on how it benefits one) I find that the majority have not bothered.
YMMV
(OBTW, Don't take any advise from me... I've only been here 26yrs... does that constitute me working for Delta?)
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08-15-2014, 10:59 AM
#655
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Joined APC: Apr 2008
Position: Light Chop
Posts: 23,286
That's what I'm talking about... nicely done! Now I do that almost every month... (I did have two grand slam months this year... 221hr pay/75hr block & 152hr pay/28hr block).
So again, as an extremely junior line holder, I have zero desire to change anything. My advice... really learn the system that we have.
P.s. Just so you know, there is absolutely zero risk involved in what I do... (got to go now... I've already said too much!).
So again, as an extremely junior line holder, I have zero desire to change anything. My advice... really learn the system that we have.
P.s. Just so you know, there is absolutely zero risk involved in what I do... (got to go now... I've already said too much!
).You're about to get a surprise adoption here....
I won't pull your toe nails off with pliers or anything, don't worry, but do you like to watch the View? Over and over and over an
08-15-2014, 11:28 AM
#656
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: 767er Captain
Posts: 12,109
In defense of Carl's defense of the system,( which I know he does understand), I too am on the same fleet as Carl. And on that fleet there are VERY few GS's awarded. AND very very few are awarded to anybody who isn't on the first page of the bid list....an occasional inverse assignment 3 hours before departure.....But virtually ALL GS on Carl's category must run the SENIOR VULTURE GAUNTLET and those senior vultures live in Detriot...For the REST of us who view Detriot area as unfit for habitation and also have been rendered Junior 4 life, there will be no or extremely rare GS.
08-15-2014, 11:42 AM
#657
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Joined APC: Jun 2007
Position: 7ER Capt
Posts: 461
As far as watching the View... I'll talk, I'll talk!
08-15-2014, 01:34 PM
#658
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While a lot if it USED to begin with a DH very few of those went out GS, and on average I viewed fewer than 6 GS's per month in the category Carl and I occupy. So while a lot of trips in the bid packet begin with a DH extremely few wind up GS. The lion's share of GS are those that start with an operating flight in Detoilet and are vultured up by the Ypsilanti flock.
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08-15-2014, 01:42 PM
#659
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Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: 767er Captain
Posts: 12,109
While a lot if it USED to begin with a DH very few of those went out GS, and on average I viewed fewer than 6 GS's per month in the category Carl and I occupy. So while a lot of trips in the bid packet begin with a DH extremely few wind up GS. The lion's share of GS are those that start with an operating flight in Detoilet and are vultured up by the Ypsilanti flock.
I'll betcha my category/base... which is much bigger... has about that many GSs per month.... in a good month. There are pretty slim pickens these days.
08-15-2014, 02:18 PM
#660
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