Timbo

Yeah, what he said.

johnso29

I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of the 767 displacements bid ATL DC9. It's 2 free moves.

DAL 88 Driver

I don't know. Moving is no fun... free or otherwise. Also, I can't imagine many 767 pilots willing to do the DC-9 and put up with the heat in the summertime and a major step backward (like 20+ years backward) in technology. I remember when I was in the right seat of the 88. The guys who upgraded to Captain on the 88 coming off the 767 as F/O's (and hadn't flown the 88 before) were the guys who hated the 88 the most. Multiply that by a factor of probably 10 with the DC-9... and I can't see many 767 pilots bidding it.

80ktsClamp

I heard the 73N has fantastic trips, and the MD-88 has much better seniority. The A320 is probably the worst for either of those.

Just a quick reminder.

scambo1

When I jumpseat on the -9, I'm a dog watching TV. Its been so long since I did steam guages, I just assume the pilots are doing all the right stuff. I guess I'd be the check airman everyone wanted.

DeadHead

Any news on that opener?

acl65pilot

I've got 45 MD preferences with different percentages in five bases.

acl65pilot

Just forwarded this:



Today, the Delta MEC Negotiating Committee provided Delta management with our Contract 2012 opener. The wants, needs, and expectations of the pilot group have been incorporated in the opener, which you should receive shortly. The opener is conceptual in nature, but let’s be clear: the Delta pilots are asking for POSITIVE CONTRACT IMPROVMENTS. Our goal is for the Delta pilots to Lead the Industry with our new contract from day one.

As many of you are aware, Council 54 has provided you with several position papers over the last 15 months. We believe strongly that these positions on scope, pay, and compensation as a whole are relevant and obtainable today. Your three officers are in full agreement with the MEC’s strategy and the contract opener. We have that comfort because we are confident in the team we have put in place, and as your elected reps, we will judge any TA on its merits before we cast our ratification vote. We know what the Delta pilots have telegraphed clearly to us as to what they would like to see.

The Delta MEC believes that the Delta pilots should Lead the Industry on day one of this contract, not just a particular section but the contract as a whole. Past history shows that the Delta MEC has already been in negotiations through the improvements derived from the SOT and TOT committees. Today, the Delta pilots open to improve the entire pilot contract.

Timbo

Now...when they say, "lead the INDUSTRY" does that industry include UPS, Fed Ex, and oh, SWA?

Or is the "Industry" only composed of Bankrupt Legacy Airlines?

Because I'm pretty sure we already lead them...

GBU-24

To my fellow negotiating brothers, I know you are tired of surveys…but I need your help to complete my AF square filler. If you are or were at some time a commuter…can you go to the survey sections and take the 5 minutes and fill out the survey in reference to fatigue…Thanks in advance and cheers…drinks are on me…