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Old 05-24-2015, 08:20 AM
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Why so many Mgmt openings a couple weeks ago? Are they all flowing to DAL?
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Old 05-24-2015, 08:30 AM
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Grass landings. We are open to selling anyways. We bought the house at low cost and made many renovations. Maybe I shouldn't have even mentioned the house. But I'm from Seattle and would love to live in Washington state again. Any current insight on upgrades? I know a month or two ago guys were upgrading fast. Wondering if I've missed that wave if I was to be lucky enough to get a June class. My Part 135 operator is going downhill fast. Not even going to get into that or why.
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Old 05-24-2015, 09:26 AM
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Idk for sure. But some of the most recent upgrades are Dec/Jan new hires I believe(Not 100% sure). Go back a few to 20 pages and you will see what other people with more insight have said about alot of Fo's being bypassed for upgrade, and upgrades for may/June hires.
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Old 05-24-2015, 10:16 AM
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My .02 cents, is you all are too late to jump rapidly into the left seat with just a few months as an FO. I don't know for sure, but I would bet on it not happening, especially if I am gambling a current job or house, etc. If you are of the mindset: "if I get it fast awesome, if not that's OK" then give it a shot. If it would be devastating to upgrade in over a year, don't risk it, that's the likely scenario.

I am one of thoses who was able to catch the recent quick upgrade train, but I interviewed in August of last year. I wasn't going to risk coming if it was over 18 months. I did the attrition+growth math, and I knew it would happen fast, even when the current upgrades were at 2 years. Starting now though, there is probably around 100 more upgrades left to cover the growth and flows. 115 guys have been bypassed, and a large chunk have flown over 1 year, and are closer to bidding CA each day. And you also got a lot of new hires with the time ahead of you. It may be possible but I wouldn't bet on it.
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Old 05-24-2015, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 404yxl View Post
LAX will help for seniority.

However, Delta makes the schedules. We could suck one month and rock the next. Another regional could rock this month as suck the next.

The 175 is used on efficient routes though. An airline with 50 seat jets could be efficient, but chances are a 175 will be used better.

We are losing our ADTG which gave us at least 14 days off with a 76 hour line. Without it we can see 11 day off lines with 75 hours. Something to consider.
Thanks for the input, 404. Hmm. Makes the decision more complex. Is the ADTG gone for good? What is the new system? PBS?

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Old 05-24-2015, 12:39 PM
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If you're making a decent income and your current job is stable, might I suggest earning a degree?
Sure, now if I could only find a way to not throw up at the mere thought of dealing with college people again I might do it.

In any case it looks like Compass won't be realistic in terms of achieving what I am looking for, I guess I need to wait until people are hiring DECs.
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Old 05-24-2015, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 404yxl View Post
Assuming what? I asked if you had 1000 hours of 121 time. If you think that is assuming when asking for help, good luck in this industry. Great start.
I feel sorry for every pilot that has to fly with you. I only hope you can fly the plane safely. But we have our doubts.
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Old 05-24-2015, 11:40 PM
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Sure, now if I could only find a way to not throw up at the mere thought of dealing with college people again I might do it.
Guess I have to admit guilt being one of those college people that may make you throw up with the mere thought of dealing with me but I still offer some advice on the possibly of getting your degree with the least amount of anguish. Being 53 years old and never having completed my degree until recently, There are a couple of colleges out there that are both regionally and nationally accredited, online and the classes can be completed at your own pace. And by destroying my health temporarily due to no sleep exercise Eating junk being out of work, I was able to complete 126 college credits to earn a BSc. in Business Administration in 4 months. And the school carried the 0% interest loan for my training which was $11,000. If you can apply yourself to that point, it can be done. PM for details if you want.
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Old 05-25-2015, 05:22 AM
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I feel sorry for every pilot that has to fly with you. I only hope you can fly the plane safely. But we have our doubts.
The best part is he is like that in person too. Not well liked.
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Old 05-25-2015, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by saturn View Post
My .02 cents, is you all are too late to jump rapidly into the left seat with just a few months as an FO. I don't know for sure, but I would bet on it not happening, especially if I am gambling a current job or house, etc. If you are of the mindset: "if I get it fast awesome, if not that's OK" then give it a shot. If it would be devastating to upgrade in over a year, don't risk it, that's the likely scenario.

I am one of thoses who was able to catch the recent quick upgrade train, but I interviewed in August of last year. I wasn't going to risk coming if it was over 18 months. I did the attrition+growth math, and I knew it would happen fast, even when the current upgrades were at 2 years. Starting now though, there is probably around 100 more upgrades left to cover the growth and flows. 115 guys have been bypassed, and a large chunk have flown over 1 year, and are closer to bidding CA each day. And you also got a lot of new hires with the time ahead of you. It may be possible but I wouldn't bet on it.
Much appreciated...thanks for the info
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