Furloughed Delta Pilots at Comair?

[FDJ2]

If Comair was furloughing, and Delta was hiring would then DL open the door for "on the street" Comair pilots, instead of pickin up their squadron buddies? Personally I don't really think so...

It has never been the policy of the DAL MEC to require a furloughed ALPA pilot to resign his recall rights. The same can not be said of the CMR MEC.

 

[FDJ2]

how should I treat members of the Delta pilot group in the meantime? When they come up to our cockpit to jumpseat/QUOTE]

The same way you would expect to be treated if you came into an DAL cockpit looking for the jumpseat.

 

[General Lee]

I never treat any jumpseaters poorly, and I always try to make them comfortable. I would hope they would treat me the same when I need a ride.


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[Pez D. Spencer]

I've jumpseated Delta a bit to commute. I've had a great time with a couple of crews -- one MD captain that cracked me up the whole flight (I would say that was the best js ride I have had -- the guy was hilarious) -- 757 reserve crew that were great to ride with, good time, good conversation -- a 767 Captain that wouldn't put up with a rather snotty gate agent that didn't want to re-do the paperwork to include 2 jumpers. I've ridden with crews that were just quiet -- but who could blame them for that. But, I have had one bad ride. An MD captain that basically blasted on me from the time the door closed. Most uncomfortable 2 hours I've spent in a cockpit, including checkrides. I was, of course, a captive audience to his Comair bashing and all-in-all rude comments. Although I was happy to get home, I think if I see that Cpt. again, I'll just wait for the next flight. One bad experience isn't all that horrible. If anything, it's a good lesson on how you don't want to treat someone -- nothing like learning first hand what it feels like to be ridiculed on the js for 2 hours.

I've also had many Delta jumpseaters on board. Always professional. I too try to make them feel comfortable, General.

Remember folks -- no matter how we jab at each other on this board, the jumpseat is important. Don't make someone have a horrible ride by talking airline politics. Leave it alone. Be professional. And that should go for all airlines -- it really shouldn't even need to be said.

Thank you to all the Delta, ASA, ACA, and Comair crews that I have jumpseated with. I appreciate the lift home!

 

[spinproof]

Wow you ASA guys heads up!!! Sounds like 737,the General,NYR and the rest are queer for you guys!!!!A little advice..next time through ATL if you should happen to drop your keys, kick them all the way to plane side BEFORE you bend over to pick them up!!!!!!!! ...ever wonder why those loosers hang out over here.....hmmmm?

Oh yeah the groupie complex...!

 

[DAL737FO]

Oh spinproof, I've missed your witty comments. Now where the heck is that ignore button.

 

[Vortilon]

I thought it was pretty funny. And you have to admit....ASA pilots are kinda hot.

 

[Vortilon]

Oh yeah, Pez....

Pez,

I wouldnt' worry about it. But historically there has always been a percieved aversion of the majors from hiring from "their own" regional carriers. If you wanted to someday work for AA, you should stay away from Eagle, if you wanted to work for United, stay away from ACA...CAL, CALX. If fact, when I was at CALX you couldn't even apply to CAL since you were stuck in the flowthrough. You'd have to quit to apply.

Anyway, the conspiracy theorists always said "oh they don't want to cause two training cycles and it costs the company money to hire from the feeder...". Who knows. But in my DAL class we had a former ACA pilot. (1 of 30) Everyone else was fmr military, other major, or other regional. We also had one corporate guy.

In reality, the military guys have the hiring edge (at all majors) and the rest of us fight for the other 1/3 of the class.

Just keep being professional and have a positive attitude and you'll do just fine wherever you go. And when you feel the need to be totally unprofessional you can always come here and call us a bunch of losers.

 

[General Lee]

Spinproof,


Yeah, those ASA guys have nice rumps! Give me a break. They helped our furloughs and Comair did not. Whether or not the pilots made the choice---they atleast supported it, unlike most of the Comair pilots. Too bad francis!


Bye Bye--General Lee