Something Big at DELTA

[SplitBar]

I heard 50 bypass pilots took the recall. Does anyone know if all 50 of them will accomodated in the August 2nd class? Also, any guess how how big the August 16th class will be? I have heard 2 classes of 30 per momth and I have also heard 2 classes or 40-50 per month. Anyone in the know heard anything official on class size #. Thanks!!

 

[Lear70]

If you guys don't knock it off with the language, I'm gonna start putting you in the penalty box.

Simma down... simma...

 

[ACL65PILOT]

I heard 50 bypass pilots took the recall. Does anyone know if all 50 of them will accommodated in the August 2nd class? Also, any guess how how big the August 16th class will be? I have heard 2 classes of 30 per month and I have also heard 2 classes or 40-50 per month. Anyone in the know heard anything official on class size #. Thanks!!

The Aug 2nd and 16th class will have the recalls in it so they are here for the Sept AE. They said 30 per class and two per month until they hit 305 or they opt to go above that.

 

[wingnutt1]

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[Linedriver]

Alright ACL, what else can you comment on?

 

[Lear70]

Delta finally buying AirTran?

 

[27 driver]

We could only hope Lear.

 

[Lear70]

We could only hope Lear.

Heh heh... well, you know what they say: Be careful what you wish for.

Better management team? Well, one that doesn't still live by the ex-Eastern Airlines mentality, for certain. However, you'd trade that for (likely) permanent F/O status for a large percentage of our pilot group.

Personally, I think I'd enjoy working for Delta if they purchased/merged with us, simply for the options of bases, equipment, and trips (international eventually if you wanted) and likely higher pay when they negotiate their next contract. But I know a lot of our guys wouldn't like the idea, and Delta still has a lot of work to do integrating the NWA employees (the F/A's are p.o.'d, too... have a few F/A friends and there's some real angst going on between those two groups).

No need to throw gas on the fire, was just an attempt at ADULT humor in an otherwise Sophomoric thread...

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

Better management team? Well, one that doesn't still live by the ex-Eastern Airlines mentality, for certain. However, you'd trade that for (likely) permanent F/O status for a large percentage of our pilot group.

Lear,

Are you sure you want to think this statement over? If I was an F/O at Airtran, I'd be pushing senior Captain's down the stairs trying to move up because upgrades aren't coming from attrition and probably not from new jets.

Delta's Captains are pushing 60 and yours are pushing 41. I think the right seat is a bad place to be at AT.

Just my adult thought for the day.....

 

[Lear70]

Lear,

Are you sure you want to think this statement over? If I was an F/O at Airtran, I'd be pushing senior Captain's down the stairs trying to move up because upgrades aren't coming from attrition and probably not from new jets.

Delta's Captains are pushing 60 and yours are pushing 41. I think the right seat is a bad place to be at AT.

Just my adult thought for the day.....

Nah, upgrades at AAI will still be quicker than at DAL for people already on the seniority list.

My seniority would be about +/-200 numbers from upgrade, and I would just have celebrated my 4th year hire date anniversary. New hires today? Different story...

I'll bet you that AAI certainly *WILL* start taking delivery of new aircraft as soon as negotiations are over, and not just trading them out for older airframes. The 717's aren't scheduled to start going away for several more years... It won't be a HUGE upgrade rush like it was in 2004-2006, but it'll be steady for the next 3-4 years.

Any takers?

 

[Scope out RJ's]

Ok I had to read one and see if you were still sounding like a broken record. Suprisingly you are.

The best part of you ran down the crack of your mama ass. And I will tell you one more time, YOU paid for my type with your tax dollars.(GI Bill) So thank you.

I am sure that if you worked for DAL in 2000, as stupid as you are, you voted for the non sustainable contract, much like the one that ended Eastern. You are a pathetic poser and a loser. Back to ignore for your stupid ass.

Let's get off mom's, since I just got off on yours.....
Now about that paying for your type....
YOU STILL DIDN'T GET HIRED MORON!!!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh:

Put that on your ignore list, nancy!

 

[ATLplt]

I agree Lear. Upgrades at the Tranzz are gonna be based now on many more factors than before. During the big rush from 04-07 the only decision was if you minded being on reserve or not. Now, with the announcement of the MCO base, pilots can decide if they want the upgrade with regards to reserve time, base, pay, etc.

With a new contract finished soon, (and FO payrates waaay up), a lot of folks will bypass for QOL and choice of base. This should unlock slots for more junior guys down the list. Of course that's as long as you don't mind being on reserve at MKE, MCO, or possibly BWI next year. I still feel ATL will become more junior over time. My $.02.

 

[BILL LUMBERG]

Ok Lear,

How many airframes you guessing 3? 30? 300?

 

[Lear70]

Ok Lear,

How many airframes you guessing 3? 30? 300?

In what time frame?

This year? Next year? Next 3? Deliveries are public info and, at this point, I believe they won't defer any more.

Time will tell...

 

[KCPilot]

I heard 50 bypass pilots took the recall. Does anyone know if all 50 of them will accomodated in the August 2nd class? Also, any guess how how big the August 16th class will be? I have heard 2 classes of 30 per momth and I have also heard 2 classes or 40-50 per month. Anyone in the know heard anything official on class size #. Thanks!!

At the base meeting a couple weeks ago I think it was 46 guys coming back, with about 140 or so off the street, and the rest will flow up. They didn't talk about the how many in each class.