Replacement AC SWA 717 to DL

[Lear70]

Lear. I was told yesterday that 8 to 10 b737 will go over in 2013. leaving around 30 -32 planes left to transfer over in 2014. That's from the Trn. Dept. too. So looks like there should be Trn. Slots for both airplanes for the rest of the year. But who really knows.

Yep, sounds pretty close. From what we were told, they were waiting to start the take over of the SJU base before they pulled the trigger on a firm number of 737's for 2013.

The first class bid for 2013 just closed last week. The rest of MCO will shut down sometime between July and September (I'm guessing the latter), with a few 737 classes until the 717's start going away, then mostly 717 guys who bid 737 F/O with a few 737 people thrown in through the Spring and early Summer.

At least, that's what the training flow from Russ M shows and still is being adhered to. All subject to change, of course.

 

[Citrusflyer]

The odd part (one of them) is the 737 (CA/FO) to 717 (CA/FO) back to 737 SWA FO. Don't see how that works, according to the 'current' plan. The 717 is drawing down faster than the 737. The 717 sim time is vanishing (as of March) down to almost nothing available. Yet the plan plainly states that those who bid off the 737 to the 717 will complete training on the 717 prior to being allowed over the fence to SWA (back to the 737). Someone see something I don't?

 

[Lear70]

We'll see what they do. I have my bets and I've expressed them to counsel and our MEC Chairman, but we'll see what actually happens.

 

[scoreboardII]

Ok, so what are they...

 

[4day]

Anyone thought about the SIM time problem. DELTA wants all the SIM time starting in FEB, we still have to do PC/PT for the 717 with 30% RSV coverage and train all the guys who will come back to the 717 for a few months then retrain on the 737. Is there only 3 SIM's left or am I wrong? I don't see DELTA training from 12-4am. That will be the new Airtran train slot.

 

[dicko]

Plus, we're charming and delightful.

"It puts the lotion on the skin, or it gets the hose again"......... More appropriate for the situation I think.

 

[Quiet Flight]

I can virtually guarantee that if the SWA IT department is even peripherally involved, that it will be an unmitigated disaster.

Nodding my head in steadfast agreement...

 

[labatt]

Anyone thought about the SIM time problem. DELTA wants all the SIM time starting in FEB, we still have to do PC/PT for the 717 with 30% RSV coverage and train all the guys who will come back to the 717 for a few months then retrain on the 737. Is there only 3 SIM's left or am I wrong? I don't see DELTA training from 12-4am. That will be the new Airtran train slot.

Stockholm is nice this time of year.



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[Citrusflyer]

Anyone thought about the SIM time problem. DELTA wants all the SIM time starting in FEB, we still have to do PC/PT for the 717 with 30% RSV coverage and train all the guys who will come back to the 717 for a few months then retrain on the 737. Is there only 3 SIM's left or am I wrong? I don't see DELTA training from 12-4am. That will be the new Airtran train slot.

Only 2 sims - worldwide. Atlanta and Stockholm. According to a sim tech I talked to recently Big D owns almost all the sim time starting in March. Airtran has enough to cover check rides, but not any extra training. Sooo, Sweden it is - IF SWA wants to follow through with their latest SNAFU of a plan. But their math hasn't worked out yet, so why change now. Bright side is I think I know where Baghdad Bob ended up after Iraq fell ....

 

[freightdogfred]

Ok, so what are they...

you bark on your side of the fence, we'll bark on ours, someday everyone will be friends and sniffing butt in the park.


Sound familiar?

 

[atldc9]

Only 2 sims - worldwide. Atlanta and Stockholm. According to a sim tech I talked to recently Big D owns almost all the sim time starting in March. Airtran has enough to cover check rides, but not any extra training. Sooo, Sweden it is - IF SWA wants to follow through with their latest SNAFU of a plan. But their math hasn't worked out yet, so why change now. Bright side is I think I know where Baghdad Bob ended up after Iraq fell ....

There are 5 B-717 sims. 1 in Australia, 1 in SEA, 2 in ATL and 1 in stockholm.

 

[Lear70]

I'm in for Australia...

 

[General Lee]

Only 2 sims - worldwide. Atlanta and Stockholm. According to a sim tech I talked to recently Big D owns almost all the sim time starting in March. Airtran has enough to cover check rides, but not any extra training. Sooo, Sweden it is - IF SWA wants to follow through with their latest SNAFU of a plan. But their math hasn't worked out yet, so why change now. Bright side is I think I know where Baghdad Bob ended up after Iraq fell ....

I think Hawaiian does their 717 sims in SEA. There may be some in LGB too, maybe?


Bye Bye---General Lee

 

[redflyer65]

I think Hawaiian does their 717 sims in SEA. There may be some in LGB too, maybe?


Bye Bye---General Lee

Word has it that Rihanna has rented that Sim thru next year. Butterscotch sundaes delivered daily. Delta press release to follow.

 

[General Lee]

Word has it that Rihanna has rented that Sim thru next year. Butterscotch sundaes delivered daily. Delta press release to follow.

Yes, she is willing to spend more money than you are on your AT brothers. Shame on you! Don't you feel any guilt about what your "daddy" and your union did to them? It's sad Red, and so are you.



Bye Bye---General Lee