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Fail.

I'd debate you with quotes from your own pilots on this board, but as RedRum has pointed out NOTHING would help you appreciate the position you find yourself in.

Being forever frustrated about something you can't change will not do you any favors. Might as well look at the good side, as most of your pilots have.

 

[hockeypilot44]

I'd debate you with quotes from your own pilots on this board, but as RedRum has pointed out NOTHING would help you appreciate the position you find yourself in.

Being forever frustrated about something you can't change will not do you any favors. Might as well look at the good side, as most of your pilots have.

The good of the situation is Redrum had his longevity adjusted to include his furloughed time. Time to let the seniority issue go. It's done. Bitching does nothing other than pissing off your colleagues.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

Acl,

Can you elaborate? Specifically on the new data and other important factors? Thanks

Yes Sir;

From what I was told last month, the notion of having a lot of categories move bases (330 to ATL, ER to SEA etc) are on hold. That is not to say that they are not going to happen, just that they are doing going to be done right off the bat.
Also, instead of surplussing and AEing in the same bid they may just but out lets say an AE for the 330, or 9 in ATL and see who bid is. After the bid closes, they will put out a surplus to bring down the category where the aircraft is moving from. It is a way to cut down on training costs etc. It was just an idea that was floated around, but it makes sense. This way people are not getting bumped out of seats bid after bid.

Now that DAL has had the chance to watch the NWA system first hand some of their initial thoughts and ideas have changed. Initially they wanted DTW to be a RJ base with larger jets doing the major population centers. Now they see DTW having the resiliency that you guys have touted. They do not see moving large mainline aircraft like they initially did. That does not mean they will not change the type of aircraft, it just means that mainline will have a bigger presence than they initially planned.

As for the 7ER in SEA. They are looking at it, but in reality it would be a lot cheaper for them to have the NRT flying flow out of an existing ER base like LAX and eventually SLC. It is possible, but we would need some way to get the crews to NRT that did not involve Deadheading. This type of stuff will be made clearer as we move past SOC.

The only thing that they really want to do is move the 320 to SLC and the 90 to MSP. That allows both aircraft to hit the coasts from their respective bases. It also will free up some 73N's and 757's out of SLC to do other things.

IMO you will see base and aircraft moves coming down the pike. They will be big, but you are not going to see a "Big Bang" like we all initially feared. Now of course you definition and mine are different. It also depends on where you sit on the list. A big bang to the top guys is getting knocked down a number or two, and to a junior guy it is getting bumped from base to base.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

The good of the situation is Redrum had his longevity adjusted to include his furloughed time. Time to let the seniority issue go. It's done. Bitching does nothing other than pissing off your colleagues.

I think that one thing most DAL guys need to get are real quick, is we forget and move on, our new brothers and sisters never forget. It is going to be a different DAL. That is good. I look forward to C2012 with some different thinkers on board.

As we move past this economic storm, we will grow and prosper, that will be the best medicine to heal any wounds that were caused. Fact is that this award was arbitrated. I am sure I will lose a seat or to as the bids start coming, but it is what it is, and hey I have had a year to prepare for it. If it comes as a shock to me, I can only blame myself.

 

[B. Rubble]

Pay vs. Vac./Sick Longevity


"Being forever frustrated about something you can't change will not do you any favors. Might as well look at the good side, as most of your pilots have".
"The good of the situation is Redrum had his longevity adjusted to include his furloughed time. Time to let the seniority issue go. It's done. Bitching does nothing other than pissing off your colleagues".

While the longevity parity is appreciated, it is for pay only. Vacation and sick time accrual remains at the previous NWA longevity (2 years vs. 8 years for the longest term previously furloughed pilots).

 

[ACL65PILOT]

"Being forever frustrated about something you can't change will not do you any favors. Might as well look at the good side, as most of your pilots have".
"The good of the situation is Redrum had his longevity adjusted to include his furloughed time. Time to let the seniority issue go. It's done. Bitching does nothing other than pissing off your colleagues".

While the longevity parity is appreciated, it is for pay only. Vacation and sick time accrual remains at the previous NWA longevity (2 years vs. 8 years for the longest term previously furloughed pilots).

And that is something that should be dealt with. Let your reps know, and have them bring it to the LEC then the MEC level. Let the process work.

 

[B. Rubble]

Longevity

Quote:
Originally Posted by B. Rubble

"Being forever frustrated about something you can't change will not do you any favors. Might as well look at the good side, as most of your pilots have".
"The good of the situation is Redrum had his longevity adjusted to include his furloughed time. Time to let the seniority issue go. It's done. Bitching does nothing other than pissing off your colleagues".

While the longevity parity is appreciated, it is for pay only. Vacation and sick time accrual remains at the previous NWA longevity (2 years vs. 8 years for the longest term previously furloughed pilots).


"And that is something that should be dealt with. Let your reps know, and have them bring it to the LEC then the MEC level. Let the process work".
__________________
Regards;
ACL65pilot


All of that has been done since last year, including the grievance process. We have been attempting to find out it's status (the grievance) without success.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

I see, well I will look where I can.

 

[doublepsych]

another question...

one more question,

as a pilot on voluntary bypass, do I have any travel privileges with Delta?

 

[ACL65PILOT]

one more question,

as a pilot on voluntary bypass, do I have any travel privileges with Delta?

Call your furlough coordinator.

 

[doublepsych]

Call your furlough coordinator.

no idea who that is...thanks for the help

 

[ACL65PILOT]

no idea who that is...thanks for the help

Call the MEC offices or the ALPA national number and they will be able to point you in the correct direction.

 

[Sinca3]

no idea who that is...thanks for the help

That tells me that you don't care much about DAL or coming backor you didn't until now....or you are interested in it now if it improves your pay or quality of life.

 

[DTW320]

Our A330s may be doing more of that shortly. Regardless, this is all stupid. We are one group now. Quit the bitching. We all are going to go through with this whether we like it or not. Let's not make this another USAir deal. Let's all hold hands, get together in a circle, and sing "WE ARE THE WORLD..." Really, infighting has got to stop.


Bye Bye--General Lee

Umm...I wasn't "bitching"....I was responding to the "bitching" of your DAL-S buddy Mr. Lumberg about NWA's "garbage" Asia flying. Quote the right thing/guy next time Kay?

 

[General Lee]

Umm...I wasn't "bitching"....I was responding to the "bitching" of your DAL-S buddy Mr. Lumberg about NWA's "garbage" Asia flying. Quote the right thing/guy next time Kay?

So, do you think this is all about YOU??? I was saying the GROUP needs to stop bitching, KAY??? Looks like you need to re-read it yourself and try to understand the quote. "We are one group now. Quit the bitching." It was never intended to be a response to one person, meaning YOU. Re-read it again and look at the overall tone. And, you said enjoy Africa, which may be seen by more DL-N guys sooner than later. Apology accepted.

Bye Bye---General Lee