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01-20-2020, 05:57 AM
#381
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Originally Posted by BlueSkies
Thanks, good to know.
Also good to know! I'm not expecting to upgrade anytime soon (still ~1000 away from NYC717A) but definitely watching a bit more closely now. Thanks.
Also good to know! I'm not expecting to upgrade anytime soon (still ~1000 away from NYC717A) but definitely watching a bit more closely now. Thanks.
01-20-2020, 06:38 AM
#382
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Position: stake holder ir.delta.com
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NYC is full of junior opportunities. I’m glad someone is willing to do that stuff. NYC is a huge market and a key piece of the Delta brand and a launching point for our transatlantic JV. The monster must be fed so go for it. Ambitious young captains are perfect for this flying, besides they’ve probably been doing it regularly for years but with fewer people sitting behind the door.
01-20-2020, 07:35 AM
#383
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Posts: 4,473
Originally Posted by sailingfun
Yes, this bid will generate tremendous movement across all fleets. Even if on this bid they don’t backfill specific positions they will have to be posted on the next bid to be filled unless the category is shrinking. The only category currently shrinking is the MD88.
01-20-2020, 09:28 AM
#386
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Originally Posted by CX500T
Currently at 98% on the ER in nyc after 2 years.
I put down 320, 73N, 220, 717 Captain.
As a wildcard, 765 and 330 FO.
Realistic bids are ER ATL if I get xx percent or better.
Schedule cant really get worse I'm already doing mostly coverage days on reserve Actually got a line for February, but that's a fluke and full of uncommutable.
We will see how junior it goes. I seriously doubt it will go below 12,500 but who knows.
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I put down 320, 73N, 220, 717 Captain.
As a wildcard, 765 and 330 FO.
Realistic bids are ER ATL if I get xx percent or better.
Schedule cant really get worse I'm already doing mostly coverage days on reserve Actually got a line for February, but that's a fluke and full of uncommutable.
We will see how junior it goes. I seriously doubt it will go below 12,500 but who knows.
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01-20-2020, 10:03 AM
#387
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Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: Poodle Whisperer
Posts: 17,473
Originally Posted by sailingfun
The MD88/90 fleet is in a retirement phase. Not sure how you missed that. They can leave positions unfilled and still remain within contractual rules. All other fleets would require backfill. Backfill does not however have to be on this bid. It can be on a subsequent bid. In the case of the MD88 read the letter attached to the bid. It lays out the current plans for displacements. They may or may not backfill MD88 CA’s depending on several things. They likely will not have bidders to backfill copilot seats so placed openings in the bid to allow new hires. The point of the post was all other fleets must be back filled unless flight ops goes to network and requests a reduction in block hours. That is highly unlikely.
01-20-2020, 10:06 AM
#388
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Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
To be clear, nothing contractually requires backfill. You seem to be saying that, but it is completely incorrect. If you are saying that they won’t be able to staff the flying correctly without backfill, the yes, that is correct.
01-20-2020, 01:36 PM
#389
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Position: B737 FO
Posts: 665
Originally Posted by Han Solo
They did say they would backfill ATL 717, I don't think there will be enough 717 training this bid for them to not fulfill that statement.
Just curious, have you ever commuted to RES? Moreso, have you done it with the 3 airport requirement, NYC weather, NYC airspace, NYC uncommutable trips, and NYC hotel/crashpad costs? I'm not saying it can't be done, but there are reasons NYC NB As are so junior. Also, bidding NYC A with the expectation of moving to a more preferable base in a short period of time is a fool's gambit. Now, if you live in the local area then disregard and good luck!
Ooops, next page, good choice sir. Don't completely rule-out NYC as there are opportunities (think line holding WB B), especially if you're commuting somewhere else anyway. Just go in with your eyes wide open.
Just curious, have you ever commuted to RES? Moreso, have you done it with the 3 airport requirement, NYC weather, NYC airspace, NYC uncommutable trips, and NYC hotel/crashpad costs? I'm not saying it can't be done, but there are reasons NYC NB As are so junior. Also, bidding NYC A with the expectation of moving to a more preferable base in a short period of time is a fool's gambit. Now, if you live in the local area then disregard and good luck!
Ooops, next page, good choice sir. Don't completely rule-out NYC as there are opportunities (think line holding WB B), especially if you're commuting somewhere else anyway. Just go in with your eyes wide open.
Even for WB I probably wouldn't commute. Driving to work is just way less stress. I know it works for some guys though.
Maybe it was already mentioned earlier, but any guesses for most junior CA?
My guess is 12,300
01-20-2020, 02:15 PM
#390
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Position: 737 FO
Posts: 2,370
Originally Posted by sailingfun
What exactly is wrong?
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