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bull 11-14-2018 05:15 PM

Delta interviews
 
Any interview invites gone out recently? I thought Delta was supposed to be starting training/interviews back up...thanks

sailingfun 11-14-2018 05:17 PM

I don’t think they stopped interviewing. Classes start in Dec.

bull 11-14-2018 07:40 PM

Thanks! Just seemed quiet.

Lifeisgood 11-15-2018 12:08 PM

Interviews never stopped, just went to one day per week vs. four.
Interviewed yesterday and it's about to spool up.

ERAUAV8TR 11-15-2018 03:09 PM


Originally Posted by Lifeisgood (Post 2708917)
Interviews never stopped, just went to one day per week vs. four.
Interviewed yesterday and it's about to spool up.

Congratulations 🎊...what are your stats?

Xjtpilot518 11-15-2018 04:12 PM


Originally Posted by Lifeisgood (Post 2708917)
Interviews never stopped, just went to one day per week vs. four.
Interviewed yesterday and it's about to spool up.

What did they say about classes etc?

Auburngrad2007 11-20-2018 02:38 AM

Other Time
 
Can someone please explain how Delta wants us military guys to count "other" time. Im getting different answers from several people who were hired.

Any info is appreciated.

Kjazz130 11-20-2018 06:01 AM


Originally Posted by Auburngrad2007 (Post 2711281)
Can someone please explain how Delta wants us military guys to count "other" time. Im getting different answers from several people who were hired.

Any info is appreciated.

Other time does not count. Don’t include it.

waldo135 11-20-2018 06:22 AM


Originally Posted by Kjazz130 (Post 2711360)
Other time does not count. Don’t include it.

Not everyone will agree with this.

tunes 11-20-2018 06:35 AM


Originally Posted by Auburngrad2007 (Post 2711281)
Can someone please explain how Delta wants us military guys to count "other" time. Im getting different answers from several people who were hired.

Any info is appreciated.

what i did:
Keep track of when you were the A code and count all of the 'other' time when the A code.

They hired me.

Sputnik 11-20-2018 10:43 AM


Originally Posted by waldo135 (Post 2711379)
Not everyone will agree with this.

Possibly, but it is the most conservative option. That's what I did.

I can't fathom a scenario where an airline would criticize you for doing that.

Kjazz130 11-20-2018 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by waldo135 (Post 2711379)
Not everyone will agree with this.

Don’t get caught quibbling or lying about hours. The CA in the interview may have been military or they may know the definitions. Other time is not suppose to be used in your calculations. If you are an instructor always log instructor time instead of other. If you are so close to the hours requirement that you need to use other time you are probably less competitive. But honesty is always the best policy.

Jason McCollum 11-29-2018 11:05 AM

Does anyone know approximately how many folks are in the pool? How long between invite and interview date? Thx

GucciBoy 11-29-2018 12:16 PM


Originally Posted by tunes (Post 2711394)
what i did:

Keep track of when you were the A code and count all of the 'other' time when the A code.



They hired me.



This worked for me as well.


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LJ Driver 12-03-2018 12:46 PM


Originally Posted by tunes (Post 2711394)
what i did:
Keep track of when you were the A code and count all of the 'other' time when the A code.

They hired me.

Are you saying that you logged PIC time when you somehow had an A-code and logged Other time?

If so, I would highly recommend not doing this, as it is totally dishonest. If you are not in the seat (ie you're logging Other time) then someone with a J code (in command during certain periods) is the PIC, not you. Put another way, if you fly a two-seat airplane, and both seats are occupied, one of those two pilots is the PIC, not someone logging Other time.

tunes 12-03-2018 12:47 PM

Delta interviews
 

Originally Posted by LJ Driver (Post 2718362)
Are you saying that you logged PIC time when you somehow had an A-code and logged Other time?

If so, I would highly recommend not doing this, as it is totally dishonest. If you are not in the seat (ie you're logging Other time) then someone with a J code (in command during certain periods) is the PIC, not you. Put another way, if you fly a two-seat airplane, and both seats are occupied, one of those two pilots is the PIC, not someone logging Other time.



Yeah that's not how it works in AMC
I've never once seen anyone J coded.


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GucciBoy 12-03-2018 02:52 PM


Originally Posted by LJ Driver (Post 2718362)
Are you saying that you logged PIC time when you somehow had an A-code and logged Other time?

If so, I would highly recommend not doing this, as it is totally dishonest. If you are not in the seat (ie you're logging Other time) then someone with a J code (in command during certain periods) is the PIC, not you. Put another way, if you fly a two-seat airplane, and both seats are occupied, one of those two pilots is the PIC, not someone logging Other time.



To reiterate tunes’s post, this is not correct information for AMC crews. There was only one A code per order, and that pilot was on the hook for everything, so nothing dishonest about logging PIC for every minute of flight time when you were the A code, whether you were the PF or in the bunk.


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FL370esq 12-03-2018 03:04 PM


Originally Posted by tunes (Post 2718365)
Yeah that's not how it works in AMC
I've never once seen anyone J coded.


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Huh...we did it numerous times in the strat air world...especially on long trips or exercises. Allowed currency and experience to be spread around rather than having the "A" code in the seat for every takeoff and landing. Orders simply had an annotation that designated on which legs the "J" code pilot would be in command.

Squallrider 12-03-2018 03:19 PM


Originally Posted by GucciBoy (Post 2718430)
To reiterate tunes’s post, this is not correct information for AMC crews. There was only one A code per order, and that pilot was on the hook for everything, so nothing dishonest about logging PIC for every minute of flight time when you were the A code, whether you were the PF or in the bunk.


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Except pic requirement is sole manipulator of flight controls according to the FAA I.e you can’t be in a bunk

tunes 12-03-2018 03:38 PM


Originally Posted by FL370esq (Post 2718438)
Huh...we did it numerous times in the strat air world...especially on long trips or exercises. Allowed currency and experience to be spread around rather than having the "A" code in the seat for every takeoff and landing. Orders simply had an annotation that designated on which legs the "J" code pilot would be in command.

On the C5 we sent crews on the road with 1 A code. Often 1 Aircraft Commander and 2 First Pilots for 24 hour duty days.



Originally Posted by Squallrider (Post 2718446)
Except pic requirement is sole manipulator of flight controls according to the FAA I.e you can’t be in a bunk

so 121 RJ guys can log PIC on legs they fly? Or ACMI guys when the Captain was in the bunk?For a major airline interview I don't think so.


Not only that, the FAA and DL have different requirements for what they call PIC in terms of what they are looking for.

waldo135 12-03-2018 05:32 PM


Originally Posted by Squallrider (Post 2718446)
Except pic requirement is sole manipulator of flight controls according to the FAA I.e you can’t be in a bunk

Except you are incorrect.

Except, that you are incorrect. If you read the actual FAR...

§ 91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.
(a) The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.

(b) In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot in command may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent required to meet that emergency.

(c) Each pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (b) of this section shall, upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.

(Approved by the
Office of Management and Budget
under control number 2120-0005)

If you are the A code in an AMC aircraft (and there is no J code) the FAA sees every minute you log as PIC.

FL370esq 12-03-2018 06:31 PM


Originally Posted by tunes (Post 2718458)
On the C5 we sent crews on the road with 1 A code. Often 1 Aircraft Commander and 2 First Pilots for 24 hour duty days.

You must have been west coast. East coast used the "J" code with some frequency, especially for exercises like JRTs and JRXs.

tunes 12-03-2018 06:33 PM


Originally Posted by FL370esq (Post 2718556)
You must have been west coast. East coast used the "J" code with some frequency, especially for exercises like JRTs and JRXs.

100% east coast. Never saw the J code and I got there the first time in 2010.

FL370esq 12-03-2018 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by tunes (Post 2718557)
100% east coast. Never saw the J code and I got there the first time in 2010.

Ahhh, a youngster. 😊 1991-2012 for me. It was done regularly, especially before the GWOT (or whatever we call it these days), when you had ACs/IPs/EPs flying together. Accepted way to share the wealth on a trip, especially in the ANG.

tunes 12-03-2018 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by FL370esq (Post 2718561)
Ahhh, a youngster. 😊 1991-2012 for me. It was done regularly, especially before the GWOT (or whatever we call it these days), when you had ACs/IPs/EPs flying together. Accepted way to share the wealth on a trip, especially in the ANG.

our ops tempo was so high it was almost always 3 man crews with 1 AC and 2 FPs.

goinaround 12-03-2018 06:53 PM

21 years.....never seen a J code.

DWC CAP10 USAF 12-03-2018 07:45 PM

Fighter pilots don’t have this issue

#AMCProblems

Baradium 12-03-2018 08:21 PM


Originally Posted by waldo135 (Post 2718520)
Except you are incorrect.

Except, that you are incorrect. If you read the actual FAR...

§ 91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.
(a) The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.

(b) In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot in command may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent required to meet that emergency.

(c) Each pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (b) of this section shall, upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.

(Approved by the
Office of Management and Budget
under control number 2120-0005)

If you are the A code in an AMC aircraft (and there is no J code) the FAA sees every minute you log as PIC.

This is a discussion about logging PIC time, so while your responsibility definition is accurate, it does not completely reflect the logging definition.

FAR 61.51 is the regulation that is relevant, FAR 61.51.e.1.iii covers the area you are concerned with in your citation.


Originally Posted by FAR 61.51
(e) Logging pilot-in-command flight time.
(1) A sport, recreational, private, commercial, or airline transport pilot may log pilot in command flight time for flights-
(i) Except when logging flight time under §61.159(c), when the pilot is the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft for which the pilot is rated, or has sport pilot privileges for that category and class of aircraft, if the aircraft class rating is appropriate;
(ii) When the pilot is the sole occupant in the aircraft;
(iii) When the pilot, except for a holder of a sport or recreational pilot certificate, acts as pilot in command of an aircraft for which more than one pilot is required under the type certification of the aircraft or the regulations under which the flight is conducted; or
(iv) When the pilot performs the duties of pilot in command while under the supervision of a qualified pilot in command provided—
(A) The pilot performing the duties of pilot in command holds a commercial or airline transport pilot certificate and aircraft rating that is appropriate to the category and class of aircraft being flown, if a class rating is appropriate;
(B) The pilot performing the duties of pilot in command is undergoing an approved pilot in command training program that includes ground and flight training on the following areas of operation—
(1) Preflight preparation;
(2) Preflight procedures;
(3) Takeoff and departure;
(4) In-flight maneuvers;
(5) Instrument procedures;
(6) Landings and approaches to landings;
(7) Normal and abnormal procedures;
(8) Emergency procedures; and
(9) Postflight procedures;
(C) The supervising pilot in command holds—
(1) A commercial pilot certificate and flight instructor certificate, and aircraft rating that is appropriate to the category, class, and type of aircraft being flown, if a class or type rating is required; or
(2) An airline transport pilot certificate and aircraft rating that is appropriate to the category, class, and type of aircraft being flown, if a class or type rating is required; and
(D) The supervising pilot in command logs the pilot in command training in the pilot's logbook, certifies the pilot in command training in the pilot's logbook and attests to that certification with his or her signature, and flight instructor certificate number.
(2) If rated to act as pilot in command of the aircraft, an airline transport pilot may log all flight time while acting as pilot in command of an operation requiring an airline transport pilot certificate.
(3) A certificated flight instructor may log pilot in command flight time for all flight time while serving as the authorized instructor in an operation if the instructor is rated to act as pilot in command of that aircraft.
(4) A student pilot may log pilot-in-command time only when the student pilot—
(i) Is the sole occupant of the aircraft or is performing the duties of pilot of command of an airship requiring more than one pilot flight crewmember;
(ii) Has a solo flight endorsement as required under §61.87 of this part; and
(iii) Is undergoing training for a pilot certificate or rating.
(5) A commercial pilot or airline transport pilot may log all flight time while acting as pilot in command of an operation in accordance with §135.99(c) of this chapter if the flight is conducted in accordance with an approved second-in-command professional development program that meets the requirements of §135.99(c) of this chapter.

I did try to do tabs for ease of reading, but front side indentations aren't supported.

LJ Driver 12-03-2018 08:28 PM


Originally Posted by waldo135 (Post 2718520)
Except you are incorrect.

Except, that you are incorrect. If you read the actual FAR...

§ 91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.
(a) The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.

(b) In an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, the pilot in command may deviate from any rule of this part to the extent required to meet that emergency.

(c) Each pilot in command who deviates from a rule under paragraph (b) of this section shall, upon the request of the Administrator, send a written report of that deviation to the Administrator.

(Approved by the
Office of Management and Budget
under control number 2120-0005)

If you are the A code in an AMC aircraft (and there is no J code) the FAA sees every minute you log as PIC.

a) How is the PIC exerting his responsibility and authority as to the final operation of the airplane from a place other than a pilots seat?

b) During an in flight emergency requiring immediate action, how is the PIC executing that action and then actually the person deviating from any of these rules if he isn't in the seat?

c) How is the PIC that somehow deviates from these said rules going to word the writeup of that deviation as he is not in the seat when the deviation occurs?

Does the A-Code in your scenario need to be in the seat during takeoff and landing? If yes then why? What about other critical phases of flight, like airdrop, AAR, low-level, formation? Is it ok for him to be logging other time then also?

Seems shady to me. I'm personally not interested in trying to explain the logic of logging other time as PIC time to Capt X during an airline interview. Glad it worked out for you, I wouldn't offer that as sage advice to anyone else.

waldo135 12-04-2018 05:05 AM


Originally Posted by LJ Driver (Post 2718599)
a) How is the PIC exerting his responsibility and authority as to the final operation of the airplane from a place other than a pilots seat?

b) During an in flight emergency requiring immediate action, how is the PIC executing that action and then actually the person deviating from any of these rules if he isn't in the seat?

c) How is the PIC that somehow deviates from these said rules going to word the writeup of that deviation as he is not in the seat when the deviation occurs?

Does the A-Code in your scenario need to be in the seat during takeoff and landing? If yes then why? What about other critical phases of flight, like airdrop, AAR, low-level, formation? Is it ok for him to be logging other time then also?

Seems shady to me. I'm personally not interested in trying to explain the logic of logging other time as PIC time to Capt X during an airline interview. Glad it worked out for you, I wouldn't offer that as sage advice to anyone else.

Spoke to a guy on my Jumpseat recently that had to fill out an ASAP for something that happened while he was on the Jumpseat for an aircraft he wa not rated in. Just because it doesn’t make sense doesn’t impact how the FAA sees it. Does Delta subtract out bunk time from your PIC time for 3man crew CAs? We they give you a complete pass if something happens when you aren’t in the seat?

PNWProdigal 12-04-2018 06:39 AM


Originally Posted by LJ Driver (Post 2718599)
a) How is the PIC exerting his responsibility and authority as to the final operation of the airplane from a place other than a pilots seat?

b) During an in flight emergency requiring immediate action, how is the PIC executing that action and then actually the person deviating from any of these rules if he isn't in the seat?

c) How is the PIC that somehow deviates from these said rules going to word the writeup of that deviation as he is not in the seat when the deviation occurs?

Does the A-Code in your scenario need to be in the seat during takeoff and landing? If yes then why? What about other critical phases of flight, like airdrop, AAR, low-level, formation? Is it ok for him to be logging other time then also?

Seems shady to me. I'm personally not interested in trying to explain the logic of logging other time as PIC time to Capt X during an airline interview. Glad it worked out for you, I wouldn't offer that as sage advice to anyone else.

As to point A, I’ve called many a Go Around from a jump seat as the A-code, an IP on a flight with qualified ACs in the seat on a training line. A-code isn’t required in the seat during critical phase, just a qualified crew compliment.

Point B, qualified FO in the right seat, AC candidate in the left. They ran through the whole emergency (No slat iirc) and came up with a plan to burn off gas and land. I then chimed in and told them to land, we had the landing data and I didn’t feel like doing laps over Bahgram at 13.5k for the next 2 hours while the sun came up and we became target practice.

Point C, I’d word it exactly how it happened and why the deviant was required. As to above, normally an o erweight landing wouldn’t be the safest decision but with an 11k runway and a bunch of soon to be awake (due to our buzzing their house for the next hour) angry locals with guns, the prudent course of action was to land.

Just because you aren’t doing the stick and rudder doesn’t mean you still aren’t in charge on the airplane. Are you trying to say you can’t log PIC when the autopilot is on?

flyingmau5 12-04-2018 07:42 AM

Anyone know if things are going a little slower than normal at Delta? Interviewed a few weeks ago, got the cjo but not given a class date. Can anyone chime in?

Diesel Hawg 12-04-2018 07:44 AM


Originally Posted by flyingmau5 (Post 2718748)
Anyone know if things are going a little slower than normal at Delta? Interviewed a few weeks ago, got the cjo but not given a class date. Can anyone chime in?



Probably going to be a bit mau. I interviewed/received CJO in June and haven’t heard a thing yet.


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DWC CAP10 USAF 12-04-2018 08:36 AM

Folks that interviewed early May just got put into 7 Jan 2019 class.

Indoc is just starting up again after 6 month pause.

Denny Crane 12-04-2018 08:36 AM

First class in a few months is starting next week. Sounds like it’s class for December. At least one more class starting in January. The date has been mentioned in previous threads, maybe even this one. My impression is hiring will pick up as 2019 moves along. (From a guy who knows absolutely nothing about hiring)

Denny

GuardPolice 12-04-2018 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by flyingmau5 (Post 2718748)
Anyone know if things are going a little slower than normal at Delta? Interviewed a few weeks ago, got the cjo but not given a class date. Can anyone chime in?


I’m a little surprised they didn’t give you the picture about what’s transpired since June and what’s planned for next year. That info has been shared with the current pilots on property. Thus my surprise as to why they didn’t give the info in your briefing before interviewing on day 1.

The nutshell:

We suddenly became overstaffed due to “efficiencies” the company found in creating our trips. That reduced our need to hire by several hundred pilots this year alone.

The last plan that’s been publicized to the pilots consists of smaller classes totaling about 280 pilots before Summer ‘19. After another break for the peak summer flying, they plan to go back to 90-100/month indefinitely.

Again, that’s the latest I’ve heard of the hiring plan.

ERAUAV8TR 12-04-2018 10:06 AM


Originally Posted by Diesel Hawg (Post 2718750)
Probably going to be a bit mau. I interviewed/received CJO in June and haven’t heard a thing yet.


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Just curious what your stats are...trying to get a feel what is competitive:)

Hossharris 12-04-2018 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by DWC CAP10 USAF (Post 2718583)
Fighter pilots don’t have this issue

#AMCProblems

All PIC, all the time.
As god intended.

iahflyr 12-04-2018 12:12 PM


Originally Posted by DWC CAP10 USAF (Post 2718791)
Folks that interviewed early May just got put into 7 Jan 2019 class.

What was the interview cutoff for the Jan 7 class?

Xjtpilot518 12-04-2018 12:25 PM


Originally Posted by iahflyr (Post 2718900)
What was the interview cutoff for the Jan 7 class?

May 2.....


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