DAL New Hire Bases

[IFLYASA]

From Delta Flight Ops

New hire pilots will be assigned an aircraft type and base as required by Delta’s operational needs. The most probable selections are as follows:
1) ATL - M88, 738
2) NYC - M88, 738
3) SLC - M88/M90

For those of you on these aircraft, how many lines are there, and where are the routes?

 

[tblosser]

We use PBS

IFLYASA

We use PBS bidding so there are not any published lines however we do publish reserve lines. Here is what was published for Jan.

M88B ATL 474 total pilots in category with 54 reserve lines
M88B NYC 45 total pilots in category with 5 reserve lines
M88/M90B SLC 87 total pilots in category with 13 reserve lines
738b ATL 279 total pilots in category with 32 reserve lines
738b NYC 73 total pilots in category with 8 reserve lines

The M88 in NYC is primarily the shuttle but it does do some see America. The M88 in ATL is a lot of east coast feed to ATL with some select cities in the west and some Caribbean and Mexico flying as well. The 738 does a little of everything, east coast feed to ATL, Caribbean / Mexico / Latin America flying as well as transcons.

Hope this helps
Todd

 

[IFLYASA]

IFLYASA

We use PBS bidding so there are not any published lines however we do publish reserve lines. Here is what was published for Jan.

M88B ATL 474 total pilots in category with 54 reserve lines
M88B NYC 45 total pilots in category with 5 reserve lines
M88/M90B SLC 87 total pilots in category with 13 reserve lines
738b ATL 279 total pilots in category with 32 reserve lines
738b NYC 73 total pilots in category with 8 reserve lines

The M88 in NYC is primarily the shuttle but it does do some see America. The M88 in ATL is a lot of east coast feed to ATL with some select cities in the west and some Caribbean and Mexico flying as well. The 738 does a little of everything, east coast feed to ATL, Caribbean / Mexico / Latin America flying as well as transcons.

Hope this helps
Todd

Excellant post! Only 5 reserve lines on the 88 in NYC, I guess that's the lowest seniority pilots..

 

[Pilottodd2]

So has it been posted what date the first interviews will start? I know late January, but is there an actual date? Also, I heard Feb/Mar for start dates, but does anyone have exact dates for that too?
When should the calls be going out for interviews?

 

[tblosser]

Excellant post! Only 5 reserve lines on the 88 in NYC, I guess that's the lowest seniority pilots..

Yes M88B NYC is the junior category right now but new hires could get any of the listed categories.

 

[tblosser]

So has it been posted what date the first interviews will start? I know late January, but is there an actual date? Also, I heard Feb/Mar for start dates, but does anyone have exact dates for that too?
When should the calls be going out for interviews?

This is the latest info

Pilot Selection​

Delta Air Lines is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for pilot positions. New hire pilots are projected to be needed after all on furlough status have been offered recall. Although no firm dates have been set, tentative plans for interviews are slated for late January, while class could start as early as March. As always, Delta encourages internal recommendations. Please refer to the FAQ section for information on the recommendation and selection process.

 

[IFLYASA]

This is the latest info

Pilot Selection​

Delta Air Lines is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for pilot positions. New hire pilots are projected to be needed after all on furlough status have been offered recall. Although no firm dates have been set, tentative plans for interviews are slated for late January, while class could start as early as March. As always, Delta encourages internal recommendations. Please refer to the FAQ section for information on the recommendation and selection process.

I noticed you were on the 88. How long does new hire training take for this airplane? Pretty tough?

 

[FlyingSig]

The aircraft training is 4 weeks, new hire stuff probably an extra week or two of indoc (it used to be 2). If you flew the Brazillia I'd say it's on par to that...

 

[tblosser]

Md88

I noticed you were on the 88. How long does new hire training take for this airplane? Pretty tough?

The MD88 training as well as most others at Delta are about 30 days from start to finish. The hardest part of the 88 is using the mode control panel to smoothly fly the aircraft. Hand flying is not bad once you get used to the manual flight controls.

Boeing builds aircraft and McDonnell Douglas builds character.

 

[800Dog]

From Delta Flight Ops

New hire pilots will be assigned an aircraft type and base as required by Delta’s operational needs. The most probable selections are as follows:
1) ATL - M88, 738
2) NYC - M88, 738
3) SLC - M88/M90

For those of you on these aircraft, how many lines are there, and where are the routes?

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.

 

[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...

 

[tblosser]

Now that's funny

Although sometimes I do put a paper a$$hole in the middle of the sun visor and pretend...

Now that's funny I will have to try that on my next trip

 

[landlover]

I never thought i'd see Delta hiring off the street again. I really am in awe.

 

[BlueCanoe]

How many pay hours could one expect in a year on RSV?

 

[GCAP]

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.

If your father was George, you should know that we all thought he was a class act. One of the many good National guys.

 

[tblosser]

1st year back

How many pay hours could one expect in a year on RSV?

My first year back form furlough I was on reserve from March to December and I was paid for 686 hours

 

[tblosser]

Thanks

If your father was George, you should know that we all thought he was a class act. One of the many good National guys.

Thanks...yes George is my dad...it is really nice of you to say that.

 

[400ADude]

The following website has info regarding the newhire Delta bases.


http://www.unemploymentoffice.net/State_resources/Georgia.htm

 

[737 Pylt]

The following website has info regarding the newhire Delta bases.


http://www.unemploymentoffice.net/State_resources/Georgia.htm

All this coming from a skyway flight attendant about to be STAPLED by the very group he hates so much and talks smack about.....Air Tran! Justice is great!!!
Glad to know you know the address, you'll need it soda queen!!!!
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

737

 

[Captzaahlie]

Thanks...yes George is my dad...it is really nice of you to say that.

Your dad would be real proud of incorrect/ignorant posts you place on flight info wouldnt he?

"JetBlue posted operating revenues of 1.2 Billion in 2004 and 1.7 Billion in 2005. 2006 will be over 2 Billion. By the definition in your link to the DOT site, JetBlue is a major airline. American Eagle, ExpressJet, and SkyWest are also now classified as Major airlines based upon that DOT definition. That link is a little outdated buddy. Sorry to prove your point wrong. Here is the link to the JetBlue 2005 annual report with the financial info on operating revenue."

http://library.corporate-ir.net/libr...11505/05ar.pdf

It's a small airline world out there George's son.......

 

[tblosser]

You clearly don't know my dad well

Your dad would be real proud of incorrect/ignorant posts you place on flight info wouldnt he?

"JetBlue posted operating revenues of 1.2 Billion in 2004 and 1.7 Billion in 2005. 2006 will be over 2 Billion. By the definition in your link to the DOT site, JetBlue is a major airline. American Eagle, ExpressJet, and SkyWest are also now classified as Major airlines based upon that DOT definition. That link is a little outdated buddy. Sorry to prove your point wrong. Here is the link to the JetBlue 2005 annual report with the financial info on operating revenue."

http://library.corporate-ir.net/libr...11505/05ar.pdf

It's a small airline world out there George's son.......

It sure is. At least I don’t hide behind a cryptic name. As far as the accuracy of my post:

1) The info was from the DOT website
2) It listed JetBlue as a National airline, in 2004 despite their 1.2 billion in revenues
3) The revenue numbers my not fit but the rest of the definition does.
4) JetBlue is a national/LCC not a major. A small difference but an accurate one
5) I am sure my father would agree with what I have posted.

Take care,
Todd