Positives and Negatives of getting hired by Delta?

[DBCOOPER]

Question for you all.....

If someone was hired by Delta and Jetblue at the same time, what do you think is the smartest choice?

Yes, Delta has a better pay scale, work rules, fleet of a/c (variety of flying), pilot domiciles....

But, with all of of this merger talk going on....it's a bit of a gamble to go, don't you think?

Jetblue is a young, growing company that has a more-or-less happy pilot group. They are underpaid for sure, but upgrades...compared to most companies, come pretty fast.

I've always wanted to fly for a major, especially Delta....but i'm wondering if it would be smart to take a job there at this point.

Opinions please.

 

[dudemize]

As my squadron mates tell me, the best airline is the one that will hire you!

 

[GogglesPisano]

Question for you all.....

If someone was hired by Delta and Jetblue at the same time, what do you think is the smartest choice?

Yes, Delta has a better pay scale, work rules, fleet of a/c (variety of flying), pilot domiciles....

But, with all of of this merger talk going on....it's a bit of a gamble to go, don't you think?

Jetblue is a young, growing company that has a more-or-less happy pilot group. They are underpaid for sure, but upgrades...compared to most companies, come pretty fast.

I've always wanted to fly for a major, especially Delta....but i'm wondering if it would be smart to take a job there at this point.

Opinions please.

Check your spelling. It's jetBlue.

 

[DBCOOPER]

You're half correct Mr. Perfect. I guess it's actually jetBlue Airways.

 

[27 driver]

As my squadron mates tell me, the best airline is the one that will hire you!

Awesome avitar dude. Brings back memories.

 

[27 driver]

I have my app in at DAL as well. I got it in on the first day. No email or call yet. Hopefully soon!!!!!! I was curious as to what the competitive mins were. I only have about 4500 TT with 1400 121 PIC. I am at my 2'nd ACMI freight carrier after a 4 month furlough and it pretty well sucks. Trips are usually over 18 days. To those getting calls good luck and count your blessings.

 

[Flash]

Couple of questions about the pay if someone wouldn't mind answering.

I just looked at the airlinepilot pay website. Is the guarantee still 65 hrs? and is there still a pay bank type system or is there no upper limit (other than far's) on what you can make per month?

Thanks

 

[capt. megadeth]

As my squadron mates tell me, the best airline is the one that will hire you!

DUDE! Love the avatar!!!

 

[michael707767]

I just looked at the airlinepilot pay website. Is the guarantee still 65 hrs? and is there still a pay bank type system or is there no upper limit (other than far's) on what you can make per month?

Yeah, I think the 65 hour guarantee is still there. But, you will never see a line built where you don't fly 65. Reserves get 70 hours. There is still a bank system. There is a limit on what you can pick up. You can only pick up trips to 15 above the ALV (average line value), but once you have your trips, if delays, etc, cause you to go over, you will get paid for what you fly.

One problem we have, and this is an 88 problem in particular, is that the company likes to build mostly 4 day trips. They are usually 22 or so hours. So you have a situation where three trips will get you in the line construction window (this month it was 65-85) but four trips will put you over. So you get stuck with three four day trips worth about 66 hours. If you are junior you may or may not be able to pick up more flying. Odds are you will, but its not a sure thing.

 

[Toecutter]

DUDE! Love the avatar!!!

I like it too.