Delta Interview Invites are going out!!

[skywiz]

That's not a bad position to be in if she gets a choice. While DAL is a well run company she will make Capt quicker at AA/US. This will mean more $ in the long run at AA if that's important. She will also be on reserve a shorter time at US. Tough decision. Ultimately the best way to decide may be based on where you live and which base would be the easiest commute.

 

[swaforme]

With two of you at different airlines with the potential to be based in the same city, ATL. That will make a huge difference in your quality of life.

 

[Tanker Clown]

Thinking about putting my stuff in. Coming up on retirement soon. I wish they paid better...but I figure I can just kill time and stay current until something better comes along.

Do any of you guys know where I'll be based after training?

At least you don't have to pay union dues at Delta.

 

[klr1395]

We live in MCO (where I am based) from mid October until Memorial Day. We spend our summers in NH. There aren't many MCO-ATL commuters are there??? (Sarcasm) ATL would work as would NYC at DL for commuting from both places. I am reticent to give up my MCO spot at this point and move to GA where there is an income tax and other economic disadvantages but nothing's off the table in the long run for our QOL. Thanks for all the input!

 

[bafanguy]

At least you don't have to pay union dues at Delta.

You're just kinda kiddin', right ? :laugh:

 

[Tanker Clown]

You're just kinda kiddin', right ? :laugh:

They don't have a union do they? Maybe other employees, but the pilots aren't as far as I can tell.

 

[klr1395]

This thread was so good until just now. Please go easy on TC...

 

[bafanguy]

They don't have a union do they? Maybe other employees, but the pilots aren't as far as I can tell.

Well, IIRC, Capt.Charlie Dolson was one of the founding reps at the formation of ALPA...in the 1930s. And they've been ALPA ever since.

If I'm wrong, I was seriously victimized for more than 3 decades as someone took ALPA dues out of my paychecks for all that time...and I wrote countless strike assessment checks.

And Flower Fund !! I was always current on the Flower Fund.

If I was scammed, I want all that money back...including the Flower Fund !

Don't want to join ? OK, you don't have to, but agency shop is in effect. Think of it as fee for services rendered. That seems reasonable to me.

A book titled, "Flying the Line", might be interesting for you, especially if you intend to apply to Widget Wonderland.

 

[Tanker Clown]

Wow! They got ripped off then. After the concessions and crap contracts, I just assumed there was no collective bargaining going on and that's why the company was able to bend the pilots over. Can't believe you have to pay dues for that. With "friends" like that, who needs enemies?

I'll still probably work there as long as I don't have to go to ATL. I hate the heat.

 

[klr1395]

Well, it was good while it lasted, couldn't even complete 2 pages before the crap
starts spewing. I shouldn't be surprised by this. Any other constructive inputs, especially from DAL folks with insight on work rules and QOL feel free to PM me please!

 

[bafanguy]

Well, it was good while it lasted, couldn't even complete 2 pages before the crap starts spewing. I shouldn't be surprised by this.

Please accept my apology. I didn't think I was posting "crap" but rather historical perspective for someone who didn't appear to have any...and felt my response was respectful, measured and conveyed appropriate knowledge for someone intending, by his own admission, to apply to Delta.

My error.

Over & out.

 

[klr1395]

bafanguy... No need, it wasn't your post to which I was referring. I thought your response was good considering it's intended audience.

 

[goahead]

So has anyone else got a invite??

 

[klr1395]

Good question, we were wondering the same. I mean obviously yes, but would be interesting to hear.

 

[727C47]

Semper Fi,and Godspeed to your wife !!!