Delta new hire class makeup going forward...

[ACL65PILOT]

I am coming back... currently 8th yr pay at Jetblue. It's a no brainer for me. Can't speak for all the others but quite a few B6 guys have told me they will go back...

Tail

Probably a wise idea unless DAL buys B6

 

[dalad]

Probably a wise idea unless DAL buys B6

B6 is not going to happen. Sen Schumer would have a heart attack.

 

[Brasilia Flyer]

I keep on flying with FO's who are saying that Delta now prefers high time FO's.

That can't be true, can it?

 

[JumpersAway]

I keep on flying with FO's who are saying that Delta now prefers high time FO's.

That can't be true, can it?

In the end, it isn't going to matter, as there will be plenty of opportunity for everyone, regardless of seat. Get the app ready, hone up on the knowledge skills, and prep. If you wish to make the jump, I'd say you won't have an issue obtaining an interview. However, it doesn't guarantee the job.

I've heard about "moldability" and "trainability" when it comes to high timed pilots. However, I thnk things are a bit different now, as the age 65 change has stapled 5 years of complete stagnation on to a large percentage of DCI pilots. The result is that the majority of us now have 4k or more hours that we'd rather not have at the regional level.

I've known many First Officers that have moved on, but they have all had a former background at DAL in various other departments there. I think this is their "in", so to speak. However, I'm not sure it is the "norm" or DAL's "preference" to hire First Officers. All I know is that I know way more former Captains that have moved on, than I know of First Officers. In the end, I believe it is heavily dependant on your networking skills, regardless of seat.

 

[GogglesPisano]

In the end, I believe it is heavily dependant on your networking skills, regardless of seat.

Very true. Network, network, network.

 

[Full of LUV]

I'd be kind of surprised if many of those guys come back. I know a few are planning to, but I wouldn't expect more than 50 or so at the most. I think the rest have moved on to other things.

I think more will come back than you think, I know a couple who are just waiting for the newhire classes to resume. They havn't had the option since when, 2007? 5 yrs has changed the outlook for many. Regardless, I think the extension offered during the NWA merger will run out in the next year or so, so we shall know soon enough.

Also, there are quite a few on longterm military leave which will be coming up on their 5 yr point and will have to return to DAL. Regardless, I can't recall, what does a newhire class at DAL look like?

 

[Brasilia Flyer]

In the end, it isn't going to matter, as there will be plenty of opportunity for everyone, regardless of seat. Get the app ready, hone up on the knowledge skills, and prep. If you wish to make the jump, I'd say you won't have an issue obtaining an interview. However, it doesn't guarantee the job.

I've heard about "moldability" and "trainability" when it comes to high timed pilots. However, I thnk things are a bit different now, as the age 65 change has stapled 5 years of complete stagnation on to a large percentage of DCI pilots. The result is that the majority of us now have 4k or more hours that we'd rather not have at the regional level.

I've known many First Officers that have moved on, but they have all had a former background at DAL in various other departments there. I think this is their "in", so to speak. However, I'm not sure it is the "norm" or DAL's "preference" to hire First Officers. All I know is that I know way more former Captains that have moved on, than I know of First Officers. In the end, I believe it is heavily dependant on your networking skills, regardless of seat.

Thank you.

 

[SLUF4]

I think more will come back than you think, I know a couple who are just waiting for the newhire classes to resume. They havn't had the option since when, 2007? 5 yrs has changed the outlook for many. Regardless, I think the extension offered during the NWA merger will run out in the next year or so, so we shall know soon enough.

Also, there are quite a few on longterm military leave which will be coming up on their 5 yr point and will have to return to DAL. Regardless, I can't recall, what does a newhire class at DAL look like?

They had the option in 2010-we hired then as well, but maybe you're right.

 

[SLUF4]

I keep on flying with FO's who are saying that Delta now prefers high time FO's.

That can't be true, can it?

I only know of a few FO's that were hired in that last round of 300 new hires. I wouldn't say it's preferred.

 

[tailhookah]

For most mil guys the 5 year limit is moot since most of those guys were on "war" orders... if the country is at war (war on terror) then those orders don't count towards the 5 year limit.

tail

 

[ACL65PILOT]

B6 is not going to happen. Sen Schumer would have a heart attack.

I actually agree with you. Always stated that as well. If DAL wanted to lose 1 bln on a 2 bln dollar purchase price then it could go though, but the divestiture and overlap would be ugly.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

2014 and we will be hiring by then. All WILL have the option to return.

 

[JumpersAway]

Just curious about the hiring numbers expected per month. Regarding the rumored 65-70 pilots needed, would DAL's training facility be able to handle that sort of volume? Especially concidering the subsequent triggered movements/bids that are awarded with those already on property.

 

[Waylon]

Does anybody think DL will hire in 2012?

 

[Helos2Galaxy]

A recent letter from our VP of Flt Ops said hiring "COULD" start as early as late 2012.

A lot has to do with how many senior bubbas take the early retirement currently offered. The target is 300.

 

[Linedriver]

Recent memo was significant hiring as a result of the new pilot contract and upcoming retirement bubble. 7,000 over the next 10 years.

 

[lakemead1]

Does anybody think DL will hire in 2012?

Just finished cq this week and our instructor was the head of hiring on the last group of hiring. He claims they will start the hiring up this fall again as SD already speculated.

 

[SLUF4]

I heard the same thing from one instructor, but a different one said August of next year.