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02-15-2007, 08:25 PM

#11

dojetdriver

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Quote:

Originally Posted by DALMD88FO

ATL has everything but MD-90 (777, 767-400, 767 Intl, 767/757 dom, 737-800 and MD-88)

NYC (EWR, JFK, LGA) has 767 Intl, 737-800 and MD-88

CVG has 767/757 dom, MD-88

SLC has 767/757 dom, 737-800 and MD90/88

LAX (LAX, ONT, BUR, LGB) has 767-400, 767/757 dom

Most junior base is NYC on the MD-88, however we actually had 18 NYC 767 Intl FO slots go unfilled on the last bid so it could end up being the most junior. LAX 767 dom is very junior along with the ATL MD-88. Most new hires go to the MD-88 NYC or ATL and I believe one went to the 737-800 NYC.

Is the LAX 76 flying really crappy, hence the fact that it is junior?

02-15-2007, 08:27 PM

#12

NGINEWHOISWHAT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dojetdriver

Is the LAX 76 flying really crappy, hence the fact that it is junior?

Rumor is you have to cover 4 bases ... L.A. traffic sucks unless you can time it right.

02-16-2007, 11:34 AM

#13

EMBPLT

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Once hired, how soon can you bid out of the aircraft. Is there an equipment freeeze? Thanks.

03-01-2007, 12:41 PM

#14

UGBSM

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Usually a two year equipment freeze.

I would expect a new hire to have a chance to upgrade to captain in about 15 years. No, I am not kidding.

03-01-2007, 09:34 PM

#15

las_flyer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dojetdriver

Is the LAX 76 flying really crappy, hence the fact that it is junior?

Not at all. I commute LAS-LAX. Many commuteable trips with it's share of red-eyes like the other domiciles. 2-4 day trips, 1-2 legs a day is the norm. A typical 4-day trip is LAX-JFK-SEA-JFK-LAX or SNA-CVG-LGA--JFK-LAS--LAS-ATL--ATL-LAX Reserve can be a pain especially if you commute as you have to cover 3, sometimes 4 airports.

03-02-2007, 01:21 AM

#16

whitt767

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NGINEWHOISWHAT

UND, don't quote me on this but I don't think anyone can give you a firm answer on that one. According to APC and other sources, Delta is getting 33+ planes in the next 2.5 - 3 years (some say more). I got a Navy bud on the 88 in ATL that swears they are going to place a huge 787 order. The 33 planes alone are expansion, according to him. There should be a LOT of movement there.

Tom

I'll second that rumor. Most of the new aircraft (with options for more) are 737-700. Those are on the bottom of the payscale (less than MD88), so APC - update your payscales.

Also rumored - a 100 seat aircraft. DAL is looking hard at several types. Less pay than the -700.

Having said that, the upgrade times to Capt may decrease as well as quicker opportunites to fly big intl jets.

06-06-2007, 02:21 PM

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ERJcaptain

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What is the fate of the CVG base? Is it still dwindling? As I understand it, it's a 737 and 767/757 base. Is this correct?

How hard is it for a new hire to get based in CVG? If not right away how long would it take to get there?

Also what's the reserve callout time at Delta? Do they have long and short call reserve?

Thanks

ERJ CAPT

06-06-2007, 03:18 PM

#18

NGINEWHOISWHAT

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ERJcaptain

You can all but forget getting CVG pretty much forever, unless main line gets some of the flying back from Comair. CVG is more or less a Comair hub. I believe short call is two hours and long call is 12. I believe if you are international, the long call is 24 hours. If I'm wrong, I'm certain to be corrected.

Tom

06-06-2007, 03:25 PM

#19

ERJ135

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RandyWaldron

DAL Bases are:

ATL
CVG
LAX
NYC (EWR/JFK/LGA)
SLC

My understanding is that there are pilot positions for all aircraft at every base, with the following exceptions:

777 - Only ATL and NYC
MD90 - Only SLC (Formerly DFW)

Delta used to have pilot bases in BOS, MCO, DFW......they've consolidated in recent years.

Oh, what I wouldn't give for them to reopen the BOS base. That would great.

06-06-2007, 06:06 PM

#20

acl65pilot

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You have no aircraft freeze on your initial assignment. If you desire as many have they have bid off the aircraft with in the first week at the company. All you need is a seniority number that can hold something else that you have bid for. People that were hired two weeks ago got ATL 767-300Er international while still in basic in doc. Yes, they are required to go through and compete their initial assignment training, but they got off of the mad dog. The next assignment/award comes with a two year seat lock. You, can still change bases though.