Originally Posted by
Razorback flyer
That does bring up an interesting question - since new hires are niether DALS or DALN, does that mean they are not fenced off the fenced fleets? I.E. in theory would a new hire be awarded a 744 spot before a DALS guy would be awarded it? I think the way the SLI award is worded, that is the case.
So bottom line, as always, is: Bid what you want, and want what you bid.
I don't think so only because a new hire is a Delta pilot. Once all FNWA pilots make their choice on the 744, then it goes to the top of the Delta list.
The only way I could see it being an issue is the 777. Does that mean that since the new hires are Delta, do they get a shot at the 777 before FNWA.
Either way, I think you had to be on the list at SLI. Anyone after is dead last.
It's all academic anyway. There is not a glimmer of hope that a new hire will land a 777 spot. They would be lucky to get West of MSP and even that is a snowballs chance.