Delta Interviews

[FlyingSig]

Just curious, the four who didnt show up....are they planning to go into the next class or just decided they didnt want to take the job?

I do know of at least one hicup during the medical part... still has a conditional offer and is planning on being in class but needs to get some stuff taken care of first.

 

[FlyingSig]

...heard some guys in the crew lounge (asa) talking about a "filter" big D used involving total flight time. I didn't hear the low end...but they said the upper end was about 5500hrs. All others aren't considered at the moment.

anyone...anyone???

Haven't heard that and do know of 1 person with an interview with more time then that. Besides... flight ops said the average flight time was around 5500 so unless everybody has that, that means for every lower time person they hire there's a higher time person to average it out.

 

[anewunion]

anybody have any info on the interview ? Do they still have a math. Etc. That kind of stuff..

 

[sgu]

...heard some guys in the crew lounge (asa) talking about a "filter" big D used involving total flight time. I didn't hear the low end...but they said the upper end was about 5500hrs. All others aren't considered at the moment.

anyone...anyone???

I have more than 5500tt and 1 LOR but no interview yet.

 

[Sinca3]

Here is what I know for sure (facts):
8 in first class
1 turned down the first class date to give ASA 2 weeks notice...idiot!
1 person had medical issue but were resolved last week and is in 1st class
80% hire rate. Most aren´t passing the cognitive test, including one military guy
total time of one guy was roughly 5000 with less than 1000 PIC
next class is on the 19th.
I personally know 6 ASA pilots that have interviewed. 1 in 1 out others don´t know
2 ex ASA pilots now at Airtran have interviewed...one got it other don´t know.
All old gouge on DAL hiring is spot on, so study all you can find.

Good Luck

Cheers

 

[FDJ2]

Can I have a hit off that?

No. What do you see happening in '08 and how do you draw your conclusion?

 

[FDJ2]

100 pilots leaving after the claim is pretty extreme...sounds like all the "mass exodus FO resignations" we heard about last year....and what, 15 left?

If someone stays for the claim, they'll stay for the note, then they'll stay for the profit sharing, they'll stay for the raise... etc. etc. Before you know it, "well, I was thinking about leaving but...."

Just like all my Captains going to Emirates....

There's quite a bit of money on the table with the note and the claim, both of which will be paid out in '08. 100 pilots is not at all too extreme. That's just only about 1.5% of DAL pilots. What was the by-pass rate? I'm not saying that we will see a mass exodus, but 1%-2% is not unrealistic. Quite a few will take the money and move on to greener pastures. Believe me, there are greener pastures for some depending on their personal circumstance.

 

[800Dog]

No. What do you see happening in '08 and how do you draw your conclusion?

I just don't see much hiring in '08. How many are still out on leave/bypassed recall? 400 seems high to me but, I hope it happens.

 

[800Dog]

There's quite a bit of money on the table with the note and the claim, both of which will be paid out in '08. 100 pilots is not at all too extreme. That's just only about 1.5% of DAL pilots. What was the by-pass rate? I'm not saying that we will see a mass exodus, but 1%-2% is not unrealistic. Quite a few will take the money and move on to greener pastures. Believe me, there are greener pastures for some depending on their personal circumstance.

I think the claim will be paid out in '07.

 

[FDJ2]

I think the claim will be paid out in '07.

and the note in '08. Sorry for the confusion, I should have said the note and the claim will be paid out by '08. The claim should be paid out in '07 and the note 6-12 month after BK exit.

 

[retired guy]

Further update on new hire classes. Just spoke to my source...sez next class of 30 will be on 21 February. They are using the last 4 numbers of SS number to determine senority within class. That way can`t be sued for age descrimination...who would have figured someone would sue because of that?

 

[IFLYASA]

Further update on new hire classes. Just spoke to my source...sez next class of 30 will be on 21 February. They are using the last 4 numbers of SS number to determine senority within class. That way can`t be sued for age descrimination...who would have figured someone would sue because of that?

So which would have higher seniority, last 4 digits of 1234 or 9876??

 

[Pat Fabin]

Little FYI, according to Jim Whitehurst's last online chat we have 66 airplane deliveries scheduled between now and 2010. At 7 crews per plane thats over 900 pilots....add to that many will be widebodies used for LR & ULR flying requiring 3-4 pilot crews. That 400 number for next year could be right on the money.

He also hinted at another 25 airplane orders after BK exit. Of course anything could happen but its definitely positive news.

 

[800Dog]

Little FYI, according to Jim Whitehurst's last online chat we have 66 airplane deliveries scheduled between now and 2010. At 7 crews per plane thats over 900 pilots....add to that many will be widebodies used for LR & ULR flying requiring 3-4 pilot crews. That 400 number for next year could be right on the money.

He also hinted at another 25 airplane orders after BK exit. Of course anything could happen but its definitely positive news.

What about airframes that are leaving the property? MD-88s, 757s? Any word on that?

 

[Sinca3]

So which would have higher seniority, last 4 digits of 1234 or 9876??

1234....the lower the number the better your class senority.

 

[Pat Fabin]

He did not mention that...you can read the transcript on DeltaNET. He also wasn't asked. The only thing he even hinted about was the need to replace the 767s down the road...and well all know that'll be the 787. I have not heard of any fleet replacements (from ANY source) at this point. Obviously there will be fleet renewal in the future, but I don't think in the next couple years immediately. He said he would like to see a larger mainline fleet. I think the next couple years will be focused on increasing revenue opportunities and investing in the product. He also hinted at major (and much-needed) upgrades to the JFK facility.

Also said most of the 76-seat CRJs are 50-seat replacement with very little total airframe growth.

 

[Jeeves]

Going in later this week for my interview. You can see my #'s in my profile (all mil, all multi, all turbine). Judging by the profiles interviewed thus far, I'm the "token" military guy. I will post how the interview went later. Have heard the overall tone, style and content of the interview has not changed since '01 or so. I'll most certainly find out soon enough. Can't wait. Looking forward to this opportunity.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

I have heard that the 5500 is the magic number. I know that there have been guys and gals that have gotten in above that, but they were well connected. I was in fact told that this was what their initial filter was. It is something that they can change at anytime. It is all up to the powers that be in the hiring dept. I have seen that there are a few guys and gals with no connections to DAL that are now getting called. I guess that they are starting to burn through that pile really quick. Either way it is great to see them hiring again.

 

[michael707767]

He also hinted at another 25 airplane orders after BK exit. Of course anything could happen but its definitely positive news.

I had a dream last night....Delta management in Brazil signing an order for 25 airplanes........

 

[michael707767]

What about airframes that are leaving the property? MD-88s, 757s? Any word on that?

I would not expect to see any 88s leaving until the 2010-2011 time frame. The 757s might start to see a few trickle out in 08-09, but nothing significant.