What's the Latest at ASA/Expressjet?
08-29-2013, 05:10 AM
#4171
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And I hear DAL is getting the C55 crew lounge so all their crews on C have a place to go, and we are moving everyone to the D lounge! Of course, there won't be many left in ATL anyway.
08-29-2013, 05:48 AM
#4172
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Probably just flamebait, but I also heard there were a couple of guys from Delta with clip boards in hand walking through our lounge last week.
08-29-2013, 07:43 AM
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To: ALL PILOTS
We will begin hiring the next generation of Delta pilots in just a few months; the first indoctrination class is scheduled for November 4. Those who join our seniority list over the coming months and years will, from all indications, have a great career ahead. Although we will always continue our efforts to improve the operation, our product and our customer service, we have worked together to make Delta a formidable competitor and a premier global carrier. Customers, both domestically and internationally, are willing to pay a premium to fly Delta thanks to the outstanding service you and our Delta colleagues provide. We are investing in our fleet and focusing on operational excellence - and this is also making a difference.
Once hiring begins, the schoolhouse and sims will be ramped up to full capacity with both new-hires and line pilots transitioning to different seat positions and categories. As we begin this new chapter at Delta, I want to pause just a moment to thank each of you for your continued professionalism and leadership. We owe much credit to the aviators who mentored us. Perhaps our most important contribution as pilots is to pass along to the next generation the invaluable lessons, skills and professionalism that we each learned as new-hires. The Delta Pilot Seniority List is comprised of the finest aviation professionals in the world -- and we are well-represented by a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you began your airline career at one of the great legacy carriers – Delta, Northwest, Republic, Western and Pan Am– or rose through the ranks of the regional airlines, we are a stronger workforce due, in part, to our diverse experiences and shared vision for what the future holds.
I know there are a lot of questions about the hiring process and how to recommend someone for a piloting position. The following FAQs address this and other issues. We will update these FAQs periodically as more details become available.
Sincerely,
We will begin hiring the next generation of Delta pilots in just a few months; the first indoctrination class is scheduled for November 4. Those who join our seniority list over the coming months and years will, from all indications, have a great career ahead. Although we will always continue our efforts to improve the operation, our product and our customer service, we have worked together to make Delta a formidable competitor and a premier global carrier. Customers, both domestically and internationally, are willing to pay a premium to fly Delta thanks to the outstanding service you and our Delta colleagues provide. We are investing in our fleet and focusing on operational excellence - and this is also making a difference.
Once hiring begins, the schoolhouse and sims will be ramped up to full capacity with both new-hires and line pilots transitioning to different seat positions and categories. As we begin this new chapter at Delta, I want to pause just a moment to thank each of you for your continued professionalism and leadership. We owe much credit to the aviators who mentored us. Perhaps our most important contribution as pilots is to pass along to the next generation the invaluable lessons, skills and professionalism that we each learned as new-hires. The Delta Pilot Seniority List is comprised of the finest aviation professionals in the world -- and we are well-represented by a wide range of backgrounds. Whether you began your airline career at one of the great legacy carriers – Delta, Northwest, Republic, Western and Pan Am– or rose through the ranks of the regional airlines, we are a stronger workforce due, in part, to our diverse experiences and shared vision for what the future holds.
I know there are a lot of questions about the hiring process and how to recommend someone for a piloting position. The following FAQs address this and other issues. We will update these FAQs periodically as more details become available.
Sincerely,
08-29-2013, 09:51 AM
#4175
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This is why i'm not for a joint contract right now let ATL thin down. It seem to be Deltas plan anyway. Sorry ASA brothers but its business and in business its not persona. But everyone takes it that way, so that right there is why we will never get ahead in this industry.
08-29-2013, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by String682:1472615
08-29-2013, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by cencal83406:1472580
ATL is the incredible shrinking base. It's ironic that the changes can be seen just by looking out the window in the crew lounge. What used to be C gates filled with our 200/700/900s are now occupied by MD88s,737s, and A320s. Once the 717 arrives that'll be like the Grim Reaper showing up for the XJT ATL Base.
What is the cap on DCI once the 50s are gone? 450 large RJs among the DCIs right?
08-29-2013, 05:06 PM
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Yes, we compete against all those regionals. And if Skywest Inc wins any flying, our CEO whipsaws Skywest pilots against us. So I fault the CEO more than the pilots but then again, that's what he is paid to
do. Not so with the pilots. I don't blame Skywest pilots for the whipsaw the majors orchestrate against the regionals. But I do partially blame them for the whipsaw our CEO is paid to administer on his own employees because the Skywest pilots are able to stop that if they really wanted. They cannot stop the whipsawing in the whole regional industry but hey can within our corporation. And that would move the needle in the right direction in the fight against whipsaw in our segment of this industry. If they are not willing to "pay the price" to stop the whipsaw from our own CEO, then they are NOT for stopping the whipsaw. And that was my main point to Skywest pilots. If they are for it, them they should be for one list. Anything else is just lip service.
do. Not so with the pilots. I don't blame Skywest pilots for the whipsaw the majors orchestrate against the regionals. But I do partially blame them for the whipsaw our CEO is paid to administer on his own employees because the Skywest pilots are able to stop that if they really wanted. They cannot stop the whipsawing in the whole regional industry but hey can within our corporation. And that would move the needle in the right direction in the fight against whipsaw in our segment of this industry. If they are not willing to "pay the price" to stop the whipsaw from our own CEO, then they are NOT for stopping the whipsaw. And that was my main point to Skywest pilots. If they are for it, them they should be for one list. Anything else is just lip service.
Just because they are union doesn't mean there isn't going to be whipsaw. Look at all the whipsaw right now between union carriers.
08-29-2013, 07:27 PM
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Yes, we compete against all those regionals. And if Skywest Inc wins any flying, our CEO whipsaws Skywest pilots against us. So I fault the CEO more than the pilots but then again, that's what he is paid to
do. Not so with the pilots. I don't blame Skywest pilots for the whipsaw the majors orchestrate against the regionals. But I do partially blame them for the whipsaw our CEO is paid to administer on his own employees because the Skywest pilots are able to stop that if they really wanted. They cannot stop the whipsawing in the whole regional industry but hey can within our corporation. And that would move the needle in the right direction in the fight against whipsaw in our segment of this industry. If they are not willing to "pay the price" to stop the whipsaw from our own CEO, then they are NOT for stopping the whipsaw. And that was my main point to Skywest pilots. If they are for it, them they should be for one list. Anything else is just lip service.
do. Not so with the pilots. I don't blame Skywest pilots for the whipsaw the majors orchestrate against the regionals. But I do partially blame them for the whipsaw our CEO is paid to administer on his own employees because the Skywest pilots are able to stop that if they really wanted. They cannot stop the whipsawing in the whole regional industry but hey can within our corporation. And that would move the needle in the right direction in the fight against whipsaw in our segment of this industry. If they are not willing to "pay the price" to stop the whipsaw from our own CEO, then they are NOT for stopping the whipsaw. And that was my main point to Skywest pilots. If they are for it, them they should be for one list. Anything else is just lip service.
Just because they are union doesn't mean there isn't going to be whipsaw. Look at all the whipsaw right now between union carriers.
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