Ok, time to catch up on my replies . . .
Originally Posted by
theaviator
This may be a stupid question, but im about to start reserve. How do I know if I am on ready reserve or if I can stay at home?
Not a stupid question. Comair does a pretty ****ty job of explaining how to bid and how SBS works in general. They should have given you a little book in ground school that look's like it hasn't been updated for years (like SBS). Blue Moon did a good job of explaining the airport reserve. Also, when you see an 'A' next to the day on your line that is also an indication of airport ready reserve.
Originally Posted by
BlueMoon
This is being discussed on the alpa board, there appears to be more to the story than what was put in the vars.
What's the other side of the story? I've been doing the 6 on, 1 off, 6 on, etc. crap for a long time and it can be pretty exhausting. And yes, I've called in FE before.
Originally Posted by
Pantera
Delta Air Lines will announce changes to its business plan next week in response to a steep increase in jet fuel prices, Chief Executive Richard Anderson told employees Friday.
It's not just DL that will be reviewing their business plan in the next few weeks. Everyone will feel the effects of rising fuel costs. DL has already cut a few routes a few days ago (ATL-ACY, ISP and SLC-FAR). I'm sure we will also see some additional routes cut out of CVG/JFK. The 50 seat RJ is history. They don't even built them anymore.
Originally Posted by
SuperPilotJesse
Because, as I might have mentioned, I have an interview on the 25th... and it would seem pointless to hire me while reducing their trained staff?
Good luck on your interview! However, I would recommend you go interview at a few other places and then make an informed decision on what is best for you or your family. There are better airlines out there than Comair.
As far as I know we are still hiring 8-10 new pilots every month. I've also heard they have stopped hiring F/As at this time. I think pilot hiring will continue to slow or stop over the next few months. XJT is not hiring and no classes at this time, possible furloughs? SkyWest has slowed their hiring. ASA might be done hiring as well.
P.S. I don't have to sit reserve next month
