Originally Posted by
musketeer
For anyone on the fence about the worthlessness of the DGI, I just want to point out a few things.
The DGI is non contractual and can be cancelled at any time. Worse than that, though, is the language of the simple 2 page .pdf that anyone can view. I'm going to paraphrase so that it is easy to understand, but if you think I'm exaggerating just google "EDV DGI".
Number of DGI Interviews
a. Delta can interview as few as 12 DGIs/month.
ii. DGIs will consume no more than 30% of Delta interview opportunities.
iii. The DGI can be changed at the New Year, any year (keep in mind the day doesn't matter; they can cancel it any time).
iv. Endeavor can further limit the DGI to not exceed 20% of their captain list in any given 12 month cycle.
All of that is in the not-even-fine print. Remember: that's in a 2 page brochure bragging about it.
If you aren't so good at math, the big one is 12/month. That's 144/year. That means that there are already around 3.5 years of interviews lined up at a minimum. AFTER you make captain for 2 years.
How people can defend the DGI is absolutely BANANAS.
I wish the best for everyone here. I came for the money, the QoL, the money, and the money. I'm happy here, but the DGI is absolute garbage. I didn't even factor it into my decision to come here, and I'd recommend you don't, either.
I think your wrong on this.
It can be improved but not cancelled without a class action lawsuit.
Every pilot who has been hired since DGI came out has been made a promise in writing. It is then a contract between the pilots and 9E and Delta. Even though ALPA isn't involved the lawyers would be if It is taken away. It's no different unless it states that It can be taken away at any time.