Originally Posted by
MBApilot
...and as for RP being understaffed....no way. we're about 40 F/O's fat right now. S5 is a different story, though.
Yeah we are 40 fat? I suppose that is why I get a call on nearly every day off. We look fat but most of the FO's are still listed as TRNs'.
I just got back from Indy. Word is that attrition has slowed for the moment, can't be by too much though I keep moving up. Growth is not tremendous, we'll have to see what happens with F9. I saw 132 in Phl the other day. I think it stops at 135. I know that there are only 35 175's planned for airways. F9 still gets 5 more frames, like I said we'll see. Delta wants us to keep the 135's on property since the Freedom fall out, again stay tuned.
Anyone else hear that we bid on Compass? Word on the street is Bedford wants it, we'll see.
Don't get our panties all wet they are 175's with first class so no extra money for Capt's. As if someone besides the flight attendants should be getting paid extra for another 6' of metal. We'll need to hire a bit for that if it happens, some will bail. If there flow agreement holds water they maybe able to go to new Delta. I hope somebody is getting a big stapler ready.
You new guys need to worry more about where you are based then what airplane you are on. Either way its better than that semi-hole your flying now. Quality of life is everything as an FO. Bid where you live. You can always upgrade to the jungle bus.