DAL New Hire Bases

[IFLYASA]

737-800 ATL has about 235 lines and 280 FOs. I am towards the bottom of the lineholders and fly pretty good trips. Very rarely fly allnighters as I bid away. The flying on the -800 is very diverse. Central America, caribbean and most major domestic markets. Overall, the trips are good and it pays $10 more than the 88. Expect to fly alot on reserve as manning is and will be tight. Good luck.

I would imagine transfering from the CRJ to the 800 would be easier than the 88, considering the automation.

 

[800Dog]

I would imagine transfering from the CRJ to the 800 would be easier than the 88, considering the automation.

I have flown the rj and would have to say yes. The 800 is more automated than the rj but, the flight displays are very similar. Alot of emphasis in training is placed on RNAV approaches. RNP/ANP might be new to some. Just remember 3,4,5 and LAVS and they are a breeze. Highly capable airplane. Never flown the 88 and never will! Hope to see many ASA pilots hired.

 

[michael707767]

I would imagine transfering from the CRJ to the 800 would be easier than the 88, considering the automation.

Automation....we don't need no stinking automation!!


Just kidding. To anyone thinking of coming here, the 88 isn't bad. Not as automated as the 800 or 767, but not an issue. I have flown with several pilots who are just back from furlough, haven't flown in a few years, and it's their first time on the 88. They do just fine and you will too.

 

[800Dog]

Automation....we don't need no stinking automation!!


Just kidding. To anyone thinking of coming here, the 88 isn't bad. Not as automated as the 800 or 767, but not an issue. I have flown with several pilots who are just back from furlough, haven't flown in a few years, and it's their first time on the 88. They do just fine and you will too.

767 automated? How about outdated!

 

[Pat Fabin]

I think you could argue that the 88 is just as automated as most of the other airplanes, its just not as INTEGRATED as the Boeings.

The 88 can be a fun airplane, small cockpit but generally quiet and comfortable.

Still, its a CATIII airplane with decent automation, EFIS and FMS.

Remember also, once we get the 737-700s, that will pay LESS than the 88 pays.

 

[800Dog]

I think you could argue that the 88 is just as automated as most of the other airplanes, its just not as INTEGRATED as the Boeings.

The 88 can be a fun airplane, small cockpit but generally quiet and comfortable.

Still, its a CATIII airplane with decent automation, EFIS and FMS.

Remember also, once we get the 737-700s, that will pay LESS than the 88 pays.

800 can fly CatIII single engine hand flown with the HUD. -700 pays what $1 hr less than the 88? Anyone think new hires could see the 75/76?

 

[michael707767]

800 can fly CatIII single engine hand flown with the HUD. -700 pays what $1 hr less than the 88? Anyone think new hires could see the 75/76?

I would not be surprised to see some new hires on the 767 in LAX.

 

[tblosser]

767 automated? How about outdated!

At least the MD88 and the 76/75 generators come on line automatically...talk about old school I haven't had to put a gen on line since the 727.

 

[General Lee]

767 automated? How about outdated!

It may not be very automated, but saying "heavy" on the radio stokes my ego.....


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Pat Fabin]

What I'm trying to say is that I don't think there's a bad plane in the fleet....but us techie nerds really love the 737-800... too bad us FOs don't get a HUD. Although sometimes I do put a paper a$$hole in the middle of the sun visor and pretend...