Originally Posted by
Skyone
Oops, you got the wrong guy there Skyhigh. I made it out of the MD80 in '95. But would I advise someone to get into this industry? Dunno. Would I discourage someone from this industry? NO. Big difference. Depends on one's background, training, attitude and desire.
And if your mentor flew DC-10s for Delta, I just can't remember Delta having DC-10s. Western had them prior to the merger, but can't seem to recall the DC10 on the property. L1011s, MD11s, even 74's in the early 70s, but the 10. Care to enlighten me.
I found this after doing a google search:
In 1970, Delta entered the "wide-body" jet era with the purchase of five Boeing 747s to service its new long-haul high density routes. However, Delta found no need for them and sold them a few years later. Shortly thereafter, Delta leased a small number of DC-10s as a stopgap until its larger order of the new Lockheed L-1011 TriStars could be delivered.
Here is the link:
http://www.answers.com/topic/delta-air-lines-inc