"Thanks for taking concessions!"
08-24-2014, 07:16 AM
#102
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Joined APC: Jul 2012
Position: A350
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At DAL, greenslips are trips accepted by the pilot for double pay. They are named for the green sheet of paper that you used to submit to volunteer for such trips (pre computers). I actually remember those days.
Payback days are accumulated in various ways, but generally by reserve lineholders working on days off. They can accumulate and Denny used them in a regular line month to drop and get paid for trips on his line. Then he "greenslipped" on those off days effectively getting something like "triple pay". Sweet move.
Payback days are accumulated in various ways, but generally by reserve lineholders working on days off. They can accumulate and Denny used them in a regular line month to drop and get paid for trips on his line. Then he "greenslipped" on those off days effectively getting something like "triple pay". Sweet move.
08-24-2014, 07:43 AM
#103
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Position: 7er
Posts: 1,673
08-24-2014, 08:40 AM
#104
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Joined APC: Nov 2011
Position: One with wings
Posts: 332
Denny Crane is my new hero. I thought I was having a good month at 134.5 hrs credit! He'll triple my measly $23k this month! Living in base is key and knowing your contract. Couple months back I posted I'm averaging 105credit/mo. It's increased to 106 average. With the upcoming retirements, training bubble and next years fallout/displacements in the wide body world...combined with growth...Greenslips will continue to flow. Friendly word of advice to new hires: MOVE to base & do not commute!
08-24-2014, 08:55 AM
#106
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Position: B777 Capt
Posts: 844
I'm already done with the industry, but I do understand the job fairs are necessary, I just wasn't going to waste the money and wait in lines for hours to have some recruiter look at my resume and say I didn't have enough time. I haven't had a fri-sun off in 2 years anyway so no matter what I couldn't have gone. If you get bored feel free to pm me the details you're talking about, I enjoy reading and would like to read what you have to say.
To the Delta trainer guy that's some good info, thanks for sharing.
To the Delta trainer guy that's some good info, thanks for sharing.
So you haven't had weekends off in 2 years? I have 27 years with my airline and I don't get always get weekends off. While I have been at a major it has been one hurdle after another and very few peaceful times. We have had an ESOP, 9/11, BK, parking of whole fleets after 9/11, 3 real contracts and 2 concessionary contracts during that period. There has been SARS, Bird Flu, Oil Spike, Gulf War I and II, RJ's flying our routes, Merger, Seniority list integration and a thousand other changes that have taken place. It is not all rainbows and unicorns at the major carrier. You need to have a backbone and most importantly a love of flying to do this job.
What I see is you giving up after such a short period in the industry after things not going to your plan. If you were to ever decide to get back in with the hopes of landing a major airline job I don't think anyone would hire you based on you leaving the industry. The interview folks will bury you with your lack of dedication to the job.
Good luck in whatever venture you choose but keep in mind unless you are ultra rich you will always face struggles in life no matter what field you are working. it is how you handle to those challenges that will define you as a person.
L
08-24-2014, 09:35 AM
#107
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Joined APC: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,648
I have read many of your post and see your point of view on the Eagle/Envoy issue with regards to the contract votes. What I am having trouble seeing is your surrender in regards to the career.
So you haven't had weekends off in 2 years? I have 27 years with my airline and I don't get always get weekends off. While I have been at a major it has been one hurdle after another and very few peaceful times. We have had an ESOP, 9/11, BK, parking of whole fleets after 9/11, 3 real contracts and 2 concessionary contracts during that period. There has been SARS, Bird Flu, Oil Spike, Gulf War I and II, RJ's flying our routes, Merger, Seniority list integration and a thousand other changes that have taken place. It is not all rainbows and unicorns at the major carrier. You need to have a backbone and most importantly a love of flying to do this job.
What I see is you giving up after such a short period in the industry after things not going to your plan. If you were to ever decide to get back in with the hopes of landing a major airline job I don't think anyone would hire you based on you leaving the industry. The interview folks will bury you with your lack of dedication to the job.
Good luck in whatever venture you choose but keep in mind unless you are ultra rich you will always face struggles in life no matter what field you are working. it is how you handle to those challenges that will define you as a person.
L
So you haven't had weekends off in 2 years? I have 27 years with my airline and I don't get always get weekends off. While I have been at a major it has been one hurdle after another and very few peaceful times. We have had an ESOP, 9/11, BK, parking of whole fleets after 9/11, 3 real contracts and 2 concessionary contracts during that period. There has been SARS, Bird Flu, Oil Spike, Gulf War I and II, RJ's flying our routes, Merger, Seniority list integration and a thousand other changes that have taken place. It is not all rainbows and unicorns at the major carrier. You need to have a backbone and most importantly a love of flying to do this job.
What I see is you giving up after such a short period in the industry after things not going to your plan. If you were to ever decide to get back in with the hopes of landing a major airline job I don't think anyone would hire you based on you leaving the industry. The interview folks will bury you with your lack of dedication to the job.
Good luck in whatever venture you choose but keep in mind unless you are ultra rich you will always face struggles in life no matter what field you are working. it is how you handle to those challenges that will define you as a person.
L
Again thanks for the insight, I appreciate when major guys give their point of view.
08-24-2014, 09:43 AM
#108
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Joined APC: May 2010
Position: Baja Vermont
Posts: 5,197
Anyone who tries flying because they want "more time off" or more money is sadly mistaken. The ONLY reason to pursue aviation is a a deep, abiding love of flying and everything that goes with it. It is not an easy path.
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08-24-2014, 11:28 AM
#109
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Position: A350
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