Originally Posted by
butterwm
I am military and retiring from an overseas assignment this year. I have my apps in and trying to get hired by Delta. Since I am retiring from overseas, our move back to the states is the only one the government pays for. Therefore, I would like to end up where we want to settle down.
Looking at all the recent hiring stats if I am lucky enough to get hired I am expecting a MD-88 to NYC. My understanding is that there is a one year equipment lock for the MD-88. After that, I could apply for another airframe.
I have been reading that Delta is starting to expand Seattle, especially in the 737. Can anyone give me an idea on how hard it would be for me to get to Seattle and how long they think it would take if I started out on the MD-88?
Thanks!
Thanks for your service and hope your transition back to CONUS goes well. Check out the Delta Hiring and Delta Poolie threads, they have most of the gouge. DL is expanding big time in SEA. If you get an interview, get hired, and have the opportunity to pick the 73 out of the schoolhouse, you'll be able to commute to NYC, ATL, DTW, SLC, and LAX until you work your way back to SEA. With the increase in international block hours across th DL system, many new hires are getting the 757/767ER right out of indoc, and as current ER pilots bid off to greener pastures, we expect new hires to be able to get SLC, LAX and SEA fairly quickly.
I recommend burning your PCS to move where you and the family want to live long term. It sux to commute, but with the current movement and barring another 9/11, you should be able to get out west pretty quickly at DL..and you'll have 1000 guys underneath you in a year at DL vs only 150 at AS..good insurance if the crap hits the fan (again).
JMHO..good luck!