Skyway/Delta deal not happening..

[T-prop]

Thanks, for the reply

 

[General Lee]

Yes, but do you enjoy flying in the Carribbean? How about doing that NDB into Beef Island? Do you have a good tan?


Bye Bye--General Lee

 

[T-prop]

The flying down here is a blast, however living down here is another story. As I said, it is an all day commute to go home and spend time with the wife, not to mention I have to pay to fly on American to go home. I do this so I might be able to go to the jet in sept. in order to wait 7 more years to upgrade in a saab just to move on to a major. The only thing that is decent about this company is the pay. The effect that the flowbacks have greatly outways the pay. I am willing to forego the pay to move over to a company that has either stagnant or forward movement that is smaller and friendlier to its employees instead of staying here where all capt's that have been hired since '98 are going back to the right seat.

 

[propsare4boats]

hey, wacko, I was not pissed, just had an opinion. why is everybody so sensitive. you post a message , you get a reply and then you are upset, need a tissue?

Wacko didn't sound pissed or defensive either, it was just an explanation of what he/she saw happening. If you read either post it said that. Besides your the one that sounds defensive and should probably hold onto the kleenex, make sure they don't have lotion, I hear it stings when you wipe your eyes.

 

[chperplt]

How much do you have to pay to travel on AA?

 

[metroplex]

oh boy, props are for boats, why are you guys crying like little g....

if you want honesty in this industry, you have to wait forever. how long did it take to pass the 328 type?

 

[Yudso]

Isn't it time to change threads from Skyway/Delta deal not happening to SYX/DAL deal might happen?

 

[HowlinMadMurdoc]

Isn't it time to change threads from Skyway/Delta deal not happening to SYX/DAL deal might happen?

Until I call "Gear Up", I'll won't believe we are flying for Delta...

HMM

 

[T-prop]

Round trip (sju-oma) $80, which adds up when you go home 2-3 times a month on 1st yr FO pay. It is based on mileage. OMA to ORD is $7-$10. It's not too bad unless you have to travel on AA consistently to commute. It's B.S. when pilots from other companies don't have to pay, and we can fly on everyone else for free.

 

[Yudso]

What about the jumpseat?

 

[T-prop]

You still have to pay for the JS. There is also an extra charge for 1st class. We have to pay for our seats until we have 5 years with the company.

Sorry to hijack the thread with my b###chin' and moanin'

Back to the latest delta rumors.

 

[DDpaysoff]

I am still in Skyway's hiring pool from last August, however I have since taken a job at Eagle (ATR FO in SJU). I want to get out of Eagle due to the flowbacks and only being able to come home 3-4 days a month. I am thinking of going to Skyway regardless of pay cut and whether or not the delta deal goes through. I am just curious about the QOL at Skyway.

- are 1900 lines commutable? (live in OMA)
- how do they treat you guys? (I am nothing but another number out of 3000 pilots. CP and ACP look at me like f####ing their dog in front of them when I go into their office when I need to ask a legitimate question.)
- how long would it take to upgrade in the 1900 if deal doesn't go through? (it has to be better than a 7 year upgrade in the Saab)

I'll be anxiously waiting for the upcoming news.

Thanks

Have you done Dominica or Canuan yet? God, I miss those days. Especially on those early morning reports in Bangor, Portland, and JFK. Enjoy it down there while you can. Take your time, the great white north will be waitin' for ya.

Have you flown with the guy that commutes from Des Moines? He's cool as sh!t. Nobody on earth knows how to make more money and get displaced than he does. Everybody came to him for advice when they needed out of something. Even my IOE instructor down there said during IOE, We'll do it the way he says, he does this for a living. I learned from the best. You gotta be good to do that commute, I bet your commute is just as tough.

PS. Tell Kenny Chessney Hello if you run into him down there.

 

[SMOE]

I am still in Skyway's hiring pool from last August, however I have since taken a job at Eagle (ATR FO in SJU). I want to get out of Eagle due to the flowbacks and only being able to come home 3-4 days a month. I am thinking of going to Skyway regardless of pay cut and whether or not the delta deal goes through. I am just curious about the QOL at Skyway.

I started wading in the pool in Aug 04 as well but when the contract kept getting pushed back, I started looking for a floatation device before my arms gave out (I'm a terrible swimmer). That turned out to be XJet. The ride is good and I see no reason to leave. Just wanted to wish you all good luck. It looks like a really great company to work for and I hope it all works out for you.

Tschuss!

 

[jobear]

SMOE,
Thanks for the well wishes, if you ever overnight in my hometown KLCH go to Leonards Food Quarter's on HWY 171/14. The soul food will set you free and the prices are decent, HUGE proportions.

Take care
Jobear

 

[SMOE]

Thanks Jobear, I will definitely give it a try.

 

[metalflyboy]

So, It's March 2nd. Did Skyway have the meeting and was anything said about the Delta deal? Just wondering. I am one of the 20 on furlough. I hope this all works out for everyone.

 

[Propsfullfwd]

nothing that i have heard... there is a meeting tomorrow with Jim and the pilots. maybe something then.

 

[HowlinMadMurdoc]

Here ya go...

http://www.jsonline.com/bym/news/mar05/306174.asp

HMM

 

[DOJET1]

shift of ramp

every airlines has to stay afloat ....
look at usair and ual amr ... and the time will come for southwest and jet blue
when they have to pay the big bucksssssssssssssssssss.....
got to love it ha


fly safe

 

[zeroline]

Anyone hear any news, or anything productive today at the "Talk with Jim"?