I'm aware Skywest, ASA/ExpressJet, RP are not wholly owned by a legacy carrier...neither are we! We might just be talking in circles. Just so we're on the same page: Compass is owned by TSH, not Delta. The aircraft that we fly in the DCI network are owned by Delta and will only be flown for Delta. They will not be deployed for any AA flying. The aircraft we will be receiving in February for AA are owned by AAG and will only be deployed within the AA network.

Our fleet will grow from 42 to 62 by February 2015, which is a 47.6% increase in our fleet. Our required flight crew staffing will remain virtually the same (~10.5 crews / aircraft), so our crew costs per aircraft will also remain pretty much the same. Additionally, we will continue to hire personnel (other than flight crew) to maintain and manage the aircraft. There will be proportionally fewer of these jobs since there's no need to duplicate many of these positions (Manager Flight Standards, Manager of Training, Director Quality Control, etc.) Those costs, in addition to our fixed operating costs (mtx hangars, HQ/SOC), will increase by less than 47.6%. Hence, our total cost of operation per aircraft will be lower than it is currently.

 

I'd assume you're referring to the days when Comair had the lion's share of DCI flying? I could understand that, I mean that's why DL currently has their hands in almost every regional airline's pie. Diversifying their regional portfolio gives DL more leverage when it comes time to negotiate CPA rates. However, with regards to Compass and the acquisition of AA lift, your point strengthens mine. We're not getting more lift for DL, hence they don't need to worry about putting all their eggs into one basket. The distribution of eggs to baskets hasn't changed. They get to keep their regional portfolio diversified, meanwhile our costs are decreasing at the expense of their competitor (AA).

 

What about Endeavors DCI world domination plan that everyone believes? (as they are shrinking) Wouldn't that involve putting alot of eggs in one basket?

 

Yes, you're spot on. My reply was directed at the guy that said because of economies of scale that would be good for Delta. It may provide lower ASA's, but Delta looses control and gives Skywest more leverage. This lesson Delta learned from Comair

 

Is there anything I can be studying before class? Memory items? Flows? Limitations?

 

Before your first orientation day? No. They'll give you the home study and tell you what you need to know for ground school.

 

Study
This
It's all you'll need on day 1.

 

Also have an idea of how you're going to get to the airport FAST to make your 1430 flight!

 

You must be at Eaglenvoy

 

Where are they at with classes now? October, November ?