B bidding to fly with LCA
07-09-2020 | 11:10 AM
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B bidding to fly with LCA
I expect this has been discussed ad nauseum, but I did a thread search to no avail, because I hate to be "that guy." So at least a minor measure of due diligence as attempted and I came up empty.
I recently moved from left to right seat and have some decent seniority. For really my first time at Delta, I'd like to try bidding to fly with LCAs. How can I do that? Is there a fleet/domicile list of LCAs somewhere? I know this may be a closely guarded trade secret for some, but I'd appreciate any gouge that can be put forth.
I recently moved from left to right seat and have some decent seniority. For really my first time at Delta, I'd like to try bidding to fly with LCAs. How can I do that? Is there a fleet/domicile list of LCAs somewhere? I know this may be a closely guarded trade secret for some, but I'd appreciate any gouge that can be put forth.
07-09-2020 | 11:23 AM
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Check with the chief pilot office at the base in question. They will either have a list or can connect you with the lead line check pilot in your category who will know.
You could also find the Flight Standards directory on DeltaNet.
—— and what Ooofff said.
You could also find the Flight Standards directory on DeltaNet.
—— and what Ooofff said.
07-09-2020 | 11:41 AM
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No kidding? Wow, maybe that was suppressed from view when I was a captain. With your guidance, I found it. Excellent!
Thanks a lot.
07-09-2020 | 12:51 PM
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07-09-2020 | 12:52 PM
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Speaking from experience, you might want to qualify the bid somewhat though. Remember, not all LCAs are senior and get great trips. OEs are usually done on 3,4 or 5 day domestic trips. So you might want to put an Award if LCA and if trip length 3 days or greater.
07-09-2020 | 01:04 PM
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Well there’s no getting that toothpaste back in the tube. 
The least you guys could have done was charge him for the info and done it via PM. 
Years of learning and experiment for insider information lost in the stroke of a keyboard. Dam you COVID!
Next thing you know we’ll be giving away the bank secrets.
The least you guys could have done was charge him for the info and done it via PM. Years of learning and experiment for insider information lost in the stroke of a keyboard. Dam you COVID!Next thing you know we’ll be giving away the bank secrets.
07-09-2020 | 01:21 PM
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Well there’s no getting that toothpaste back in the tube. The least you guys could have done was charge him for the info and done it via PM. Years of learning and experiment for insider information lost in the stroke of a keyboard. Dam you COVID!
Next thing you know we’ll be giving away the bank secrets.
Years of learning and experiment for insider information lost in the stroke of a keyboard. Dam you COVID!Next thing you know we’ll be giving away the bank secrets.
As for giving up trade secrets, I figure what the heck, I’m getting furloughed anyway, might as well help a bro out. I won’t be bidding to fly with LCAs again until at least 2022-23
07-09-2020 | 01:24 PM
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Well there’s no getting that toothpaste back in the tube. The least you guys could have done was charge him for the info and done it via PM. Years of learning and experiment for insider information lost in the stroke of a keyboard. Dam you COVID!
Next thing you know we’ll be giving away the bank secrets.
The least you guys could have done was charge him for the info and done it via PM. Years of learning and experiment for insider information lost in the stroke of a keyboard. Dam you COVID!Next thing you know we’ll be giving away the bank secrets.
Hah! I'll blame it on 90°F temps and a nearly empty HeadyTopper. Makes me feel "generous." There is nothing worse than bidding to fly with LCAs and getting a whole month paired with LCAs (high five....great success) on 1 and 2 day trips. That is enough to make you....ummmm...sick that month. 😁
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