Delta

[JumpersAway]

Hearing that hiring is likely delayed due to several factors. Smaller than expected number of early outs, slow 717 delivery schedule, and a softening economy overseas, just to name a few. Everything was pointing to November, until recently, when the outlook on hiring seems to have changed to mid summer of next year. The hiring team is just now being assembled, as I hear it, and that is usually done 6-8 months prior to hiring.

 

[SplitBar]

Recent base visit by management said earliest hiring would be late 2013 so don't look for new hires in the next 12 months. Hope I'm wrong. Huge AE, position bid, supposed to be out in Oct. I have flown 400 hours YTD doing nothing but reserve and have never been given more than 3 SC's in a month. Once hiring starts I think the flow ups will take up most of the slots for the 1st year so prob not much off the street hiring until 2015.

 

[General Lee]

And the 3rd month? 12 days at the beginning = 24 days on in a row? They must hate their families (or they have 2nd "families" in Asia from what I've heard).

Thanks Jonny, then you can mix it up with 4 3 day trips to Europe or throw in a Rio or Santiago. Enjoy Amarillo and stagnation.


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[General Lee]

Good God, General--- no one's even talking about Southwest... The guy's asking about Delta, but you can't even help yourself from working an unrelated SWA slam in every post. What a tool...

Bubba

Ahahahhaahaha. Googles is right, Whatajoke did it first. You are WRONG. Admit it. You suck.


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[Dash Power]

Ahahahhaahaha. Googles is right, Whatajoke did it first. You are WRONG. Admit it. You suck.


Bye Bye---General Lee

And the grown up thing to do would be to let it go. But it was long ago I could tell the maturity level just was not there.

Good luck to us all.

 

[JetFumes]

So, a quick question. How long for a new hire to get an FO position in something a little larger, out on the west side of the country? Just a WAG is good enough.

 

[waveflyer]

Yeah, was going to write Goggles response- cant really say much to GL when it's a swa brother who digs in first-
Not that it wasn't a little funny-
Personally, I could use a bit more bling on the swa uni, can we get somewhere between the admiral suit and plain jane? I've never been more confused with skycaps than as an FO at swa-

 

[General Lee]

So, a quick question. How long for a new hire to get an FO position in something a little larger, out on the west side of the country? Just a WAG is good enough.

There are currently 3 West Coast bases, LA, SLC, and SEA. All are fairly senior, but certain planes are more junior. LAX 737 and SLC 320 are the most junior, and might be able to be within reach after 1 year. If things are moving fast, then you might be able to add the 757/767 in LA to that list. If you are a reserve in LA though, you might have to start and end trips at LAX and SNA, not ONT so much anymore apparently. SEA is fairly senior on the 757/767, and very senior on the A330.

One good thing about commuting is the ability to get the jumpseat via the phone or online 6 days prior to going to work, 5 days prior to finishing work, so at least you know you have a seat. It is also based on first come, first serve via the phone/online, not via seniority for the jumpseat like at UAL. But, I live in base, so that is easier. Plenty of people do commute.



Bye Bye ---General Lee

 

[Linedriver]

So, a quick question. How long for a new hire to get an FO position in something a little larger, out on the west side of the country? Just a WAG is good enough.

Significant hiring once it starts. Just the 717's alone will generate 1200 or so pilots. Hiring into those slots will create movement throughout all categories. I would think you would be able to get to a bigger plane on the west coast within a couple of years. I think there is a 2 year seat lock so that's a realistic window.

You will be getting in at the right time for sure.

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

Hell, I might run through your interview process just for giggles. Some of my questions:

6. Is there furlough protection in the new contact?
7. How many days off on reserve?
8. Can we still get a double-breasted 24 brass button blazer even if we dont get hired?
9. How long do I have to wait until I am dozing for dollars on a 767-4 enroute to glamerous destinations whare they speak funny languages, eat exotic food, and drive on the wrong side of the road? My neighbor's 12 year old boy wanted me to ask that question.

How's your jealous switch doing burger? Full open? Seriously, what's with you SWA guys putting in your stupid change for a nickel on EVERY Delta thread.

 

[SplitBar]

How's your jealous switch doing burger? Full open? Seriously, what's with you SWA guys putting in your stupid change for a nickel on EVERY Delta thread.

Sad they have nothing better to do. Idiots.

 

[urflyingme?!]

Where do I sign and how much will you give me for 90 seat scope. Really anything with less than 2 aisles isn't for me.

 

[asaflyer]

Does Delta limit your credit per month and make you bank it for later? I know some majors did that in the past wondering if they still do.

 

[Whataburger]

How's your jealous switch doing burger? Full open? Seriously, what's with you SWA guys putting in your stupid change for a nickel on EVERY Delta thread.

Extremely jealous!! I miss wearing a pilot hat. I have not had a double breasted suit on since Easter 1986. I have not slept in a bunkbed since Cub Scout camp. I have not had a foreign beer since my last visit to Trader Joes. I only endure sleepless nIghts until your application window opens!! Mother Delta save my soul!!

 

[redflyer65]

Does Delta limit your credit per month and make you bank it for later? I know some majors did that in the past wondering if they still do.

I was wondering the same thing, except I haven't heard of the banking it for later part.