Originally Posted by
shoelu
You're right I so often spend my time on Delta threads telling Delta folks how things work at Delta.
You mentioned a Delta chief "fielding a lot of calls from junior SWA FOs about the potential hiring situation at Delta." and I simply pointed out that I found it odd that "lots" of pilots from any airline, not just SWA would be direct dialing chief pilots about jobs. I would find that odd at SWA or American or any airline. But, if that's the way it works at Delta I'll take you at your word.
I don't doubt for a moment that F.O.'s at Southwest or many other airlines might be seeking employment at Delta I was questioning the viability of cold calling chief pilots looking for jobs, but apparently that's how it's done at Delta.
No, but you feel the need to do it here. You asked how it was done at Delta. I told you. You think that I'm wrong or full of BS. Sorry Delta doesn't operate the way Shoelu thinks that it should. Best you stay at SWA. You and Delta are obviously not a good fit. I'd hate for you to be unhappy here. Truly. That's why I had no intention of ever working for SWA, even though Herb Kelleher and my father were friends. I knew I wouldn't be happy there in the long run.
While there are the usual haters on this forum, I'm not one. I hope SWA has a very long and successful run and those that like it there are happy. There are plenty of potential passengers to go around. Besides, thanks to SWA, Delta was finally able to raise fares in Atlanta due to the dismantling of a true LCC.