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01-17-2009, 03:42 PM
#41
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Below is the information contained in the latest NWA flying bulletin.
Permanent Position Information
The below staffing forecasts are based on the currently projected 2009 flying level and staffing assumptions and reflect the best information available at the time of publication.
747-400 (DTW)
The flying level in the spring and summer of 2009 is expected to be slightly higher than the current winter flying level. Awards are planned in the CA position in 2009 to backfill retirements, to grow staffing levels to support the future transition to DL scheduling and staffing rules, including the use of more CA augment. Displacements off the FO position are possible as there is increased use of CA augment. The possibility and number of displacements off the FO position will depend on the number of bid outs from the FO position.
747-200 (ANC and MSP)
The scheduled cargo flying level is projected to remain relatively flat during the spring and summer of 2009, although at a reduced level compared to late 2008. This will result in small staffing surpluses in all three B747-200 positions. The plan to operate additional military charters (both passenger and cargo) continues into 2009, offsetting the majority of the impact of the schedule reduction. Although some displacements remain possible from all three ANC blockholder positions, planned retirements and bid out activity are expected minimize the need for displacements. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
A330 (DTW, MSP and SEA)
The flying level on the A330 will increase slightly in the spring of 2009 in anticipation of a higher flying summer season and DL cross-fleeted routes. Awards are planned in both the CA and FO positions to plan for future retirements, to prepare for the transition to DL scheduling and staffing rules, and to support the increased flying level. Awards are expected to be more focused on the MSP base, as it remains below optimal size, although awards could occur to DTW and SEA depending on bid outs and retirements. As a result, the MSP base will grow in relative size to the other two bases.
757 (DTW and MSP)
As per the latest flying schedule, there has been a shift of flying from the higher capacity narrowbody aircrafts (B757) to the smaller capacity equipment (A320 and DC9) to optimally meet customer demand and account for the slowing economy. As a result, displacements off both the seats of the 757 are needed to appropriately staff the A320 and DC9 fleets and reduce the surplus created on the 757 fleet. The number of displacements in the CA position is expected to be lower than the number off the FO position; however the exact number of displacements would depend on the bid out activity from the seats. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
A320 (DTW, MEM, and MSP)
The spring 2009 flying level will see growth into a higher summer schedule. To support this flying, as well as the future transition to DL scheduling and staffing rules, there is a need to increase the staffing in both the positions. However, the majority of the demand is expected to be met by the displacements off the B757 positions, thereby reducing the need to award positions. To appropriately staff the DC9 fleet, displacements are expected off the FO position due to the volume of displacements into the position. The final numbers will be influenced by the number of retirements and bid outs that occur from the A320 positions. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
DC9 (DTW, MEM, and MSP)
With the latest flying schedule, there is expected to be an increase in the DC9 flying in the spring leading up to a high summer schedule. This necessitates increased staffing in both the positions. Due to the pulldown of the B757, the displacements off the B757 will help fund the incremental DC9 staffing requirements, thus reducing possible award activity. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
Permanent Position Information
The below staffing forecasts are based on the currently projected 2009 flying level and staffing assumptions and reflect the best information available at the time of publication.
747-400 (DTW)
The flying level in the spring and summer of 2009 is expected to be slightly higher than the current winter flying level. Awards are planned in the CA position in 2009 to backfill retirements, to grow staffing levels to support the future transition to DL scheduling and staffing rules, including the use of more CA augment. Displacements off the FO position are possible as there is increased use of CA augment. The possibility and number of displacements off the FO position will depend on the number of bid outs from the FO position.
747-200 (ANC and MSP)
The scheduled cargo flying level is projected to remain relatively flat during the spring and summer of 2009, although at a reduced level compared to late 2008. This will result in small staffing surpluses in all three B747-200 positions. The plan to operate additional military charters (both passenger and cargo) continues into 2009, offsetting the majority of the impact of the schedule reduction. Although some displacements remain possible from all three ANC blockholder positions, planned retirements and bid out activity are expected minimize the need for displacements. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
A330 (DTW, MSP and SEA)
The flying level on the A330 will increase slightly in the spring of 2009 in anticipation of a higher flying summer season and DL cross-fleeted routes. Awards are planned in both the CA and FO positions to plan for future retirements, to prepare for the transition to DL scheduling and staffing rules, and to support the increased flying level. Awards are expected to be more focused on the MSP base, as it remains below optimal size, although awards could occur to DTW and SEA depending on bid outs and retirements. As a result, the MSP base will grow in relative size to the other two bases.
757 (DTW and MSP)
As per the latest flying schedule, there has been a shift of flying from the higher capacity narrowbody aircrafts (B757) to the smaller capacity equipment (A320 and DC9) to optimally meet customer demand and account for the slowing economy. As a result, displacements off both the seats of the 757 are needed to appropriately staff the A320 and DC9 fleets and reduce the surplus created on the 757 fleet. The number of displacements in the CA position is expected to be lower than the number off the FO position; however the exact number of displacements would depend on the bid out activity from the seats. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
A320 (DTW, MEM, and MSP)
The spring 2009 flying level will see growth into a higher summer schedule. To support this flying, as well as the future transition to DL scheduling and staffing rules, there is a need to increase the staffing in both the positions. However, the majority of the demand is expected to be met by the displacements off the B757 positions, thereby reducing the need to award positions. To appropriately staff the DC9 fleet, displacements are expected off the FO position due to the volume of displacements into the position. The final numbers will be influenced by the number of retirements and bid outs that occur from the A320 positions. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
DC9 (DTW, MEM, and MSP)
With the latest flying schedule, there is expected to be an increase in the DC9 flying in the spring leading up to a high summer schedule. This necessitates increased staffing in both the positions. Due to the pulldown of the B757, the displacements off the B757 will help fund the incremental DC9 staffing requirements, thus reducing possible award activity. Relative base sizes are expected to remain unchanged.
01-17-2009, 04:58 PM
#42
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Position: 757 Left
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I'm impressed you guys get that much planning information. I hope that transitions to the new Delta. I have to say most of the time here, unless you can drag it out of a chief pilot or his assistant, there's very little info here on what to expect base/aircraft wise until it hits. Witness the furball of junior guys trying to figure out what to do with their displacements bids the last couple weeks here. There's no excuse for not transmitting that info to the pilot group in advance. They don't have to give away state secrets and it's not like we're going to hold them to it if it changes.
01-17-2009, 05:52 PM
#43
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I'm impressed you guys get that much planning information. I hope that transitions to the new Delta. I have to say most of the time here, unless you can drag it out of a chief pilot or his assistant, there's very little info here on what to expect base/aircraft wise until it hits. Witness the furball of junior guys trying to figure out what to do with their displacements bids the last couple weeks here. There's no excuse for not transmitting that info to the pilot group in advance. They don't have to give away state secrets and it's not like we're going to hold them to it if it changes.
The above information is required by the NWA pilot agreement. Since we are still under NWA scheduling and vacancy rules, they are still required to provide it.
If you're making a list for 2012, you might jot this down if you like it, next to the APA system.
Don't get me wrong, there's stuff in DAL (er, I mean JPWA) agreement that I like, but 2012 is NOT that far off, and now that we have time, there's no reason we can't cherry pick.
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