(note the sarcasm)
There are always a few turds that get by, as well as some of some great guys that don't get hired. One of my close friends was one of those that somehow didn't make the cut although he is one of the sharpest guys that I know- things have worked out well for him otherwise. For the most part, good comes to the really sharp ones who deserve it in this industry. Overall the process works quite well at DL. All of the ones that I knew specifically had issues did not make it through. As one of the first noobs on property, I ended up having direct input and feedback through the hiring process this last cycle. Only 1 out of 700 had to be let go, and under 10 others ended up with any issues. I'd say that's a decent process by any measuring stick- no hiring process is ever perfect, of course.
Thanks for acknowledgement that there is no perfect system. I had several friends that did not make it, that were good employees, good people, and great pilots. I know, however, there could have been things that were below the surface--I guess. However, I knew some that were hired, that had proper screening been done, they would still be causing headaches for employees and the CPO at my company. I guess one has to accept the aberation.
Although you say that CPZ was not screened by NWA, the pilots there were screened by people with a direct interest in NWA. Nitpicking- sure you can find flaws and I would have rather them have been screened by NWA directly. The system is better than others, though. Thank you, bankruptcy and the screwed up system that we have.
What I wrote, was that the Compass pilots were not screened by Delta HR--the HR that I suppose selected you. My other comment was, it will be interesting to see how that works out for the Compass pilots, when Delta hires again. A loophole will be found.
As far as the regionals sandbox, I have an interest in DAL and 9E specifically- as well as some of the stupid rumors that get spread. If you don't like my bulldozer in the sandbox, I'm sure your mom would be happy to comfort your crying.
Welcome to the sandbox--bulldozer and all! My Mother would have said, "play fair and share!" I guess it's hard to take the Regional out of a Regional pilot. Many of my friends that have moved on, have commented that there are things they miss--more comraderie and smaller pond! But, none said they were reapplying.
btw- thank you for the congrats on the hire. I stronly believe it is flying time, qualifications, personality...and then the elusive timing issue as far as getting on with a major. It's unfortunate how massive the regionals have been allowed to get which nukes the chances of proper timing for many who realy deserve to get the major shot. Here's to that getting corrected. It's not going to be a small fight by any means.
