Originally Posted by
Nick Bradshaw
I really don't care for the the moniker, and I actually think it's borderline discriminatory how we've been branding these guys and giving them one size fits all scrutiny because of it. Yeah, some of them fit that mold, and should be given more attention, but certainly not all. It needs to be based on their actual experience, preparation, and performance, not simply "Years At Delta".
We really need to get away from this attitude that whatever you did before Delta doesn't count.
I was awarded an upgrade at ~10 months on property, but I am also not a moron. 99% of the people at Mommy D that knew about it were really supportive and excited…only a few self proclaimed “deadzoners” (with 5-10 years left) gave me a hard time. EVERYONE in the training department was thrilled for me, and I never once had anything negative said about me or any other junior upgrades. The only time it was mentioned was when the OE planner told me I had to get 47 hours of OE. So if it makes you feel better, I think people are exaggerating the situation. Some people need to have some extra instruction and that’s fine too. I never felt like anyone that matters was lumping us together.