New Hire Class Drops
01-22-2023, 07:11 PM
#3671
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 314
Originally Posted by FangsF15
There are over 15,000 today. With 500 retirements this year, it will be approaching 17,000 this time next year.
The increase in headcount is partially due to previous plans, partially due to another 700 pilots required by C19.
The increase in headcount is partially due to previous plans, partially due to another 700 pilots required by C19.
edit: last time this happened in 2015 summer and it screwed a lot of new hires from “class in 1 month” to class actually in “9 months”. Different situation, but still seems to indicate company awaiting signing of MEMRAT
01-23-2023, 09:02 AM
#3672
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2006
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 2,370
Originally Posted by palooza
something tells me co is waiting to see our vote. What’s in that TA that doesn’t require ~2400 pilots in 2023? That’s the question. Previous publish by ops was ~200/mth through around may (summer hiring), then drop to ~100/month rest of year. That’s around the 1700 number, but no one has put out a jobs required list since then. Something tells me the company is hoping we sign the TA and drop hiring requirement but time will tell. Reading the TA over next week to try and decipher why this is not public yet. Union says TA adds 700 jobs but that was just bullet points on pre-TA hopes and dreams…
edit: last time this happened in 2015 summer and it screwed a lot of new hires from “class in 1 month” to class actually in “9 months”. Different situation, but still seems to indicate company awaiting signing of MEMRAT
edit: last time this happened in 2015 summer and it screwed a lot of new hires from “class in 1 month” to class actually in “9 months”. Different situation, but still seems to indicate company awaiting signing of MEMRAT
01-23-2023, 10:51 AM
#3674
New Hire
Joined APC: Mar 2019
Posts: 9
Originally Posted by RickyDicky
Do you know/Can find out what was the plug?
NEWB questions…
what is a plug?
Also, in general if one is a Florida commuter, is it better from a commuting point of view to bid WB as a new hire assuming having specific days (ie weekends and holidays) is not important. I was looking at the trips and it looks like most of the WB trips a very commutable on both ends.
Also, for those Newer Hires flying WB do you see many opportunities to pick up GS and maximize credit compared to your NB counterparts?
01-23-2023, 10:58 AM
#3675
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Joined APC: Jul 2015
Posts: 314
Originally Posted by Baradium
The new hire thread isn't probably the best post to make stuff up in.
01-23-2023, 11:47 AM
#3676
New Hire
Joined APC: Apr 2022
Posts: 1
Originally Posted by Flyer166
Yes, There is a 1/31 Class Whatsapp group. You can find it on the Facebook Delta New Hire Page. I also sent you a private message.
01-23-2023, 11:49 AM
#3677
Roll’n Thunder
Joined APC: Oct 2009
Position: Pilot
Posts: 3,604
Originally Posted by FreightDog140
NEWB questions…
what is a plug?
Also, in general if one is a Florida commuter, is it better from a commuting point of view to bid WB as a new hire assuming having specific days (ie weekends and holidays) is not important. I was looking at the trips and it looks like most of the WB trips a very commutable on both ends.
Also, for those Newer Hires flying WB do you see many opportunities to pick up GS and maximize credit compared to your NB counterparts?
what is a plug?
Also, in general if one is a Florida commuter, is it better from a commuting point of view to bid WB as a new hire assuming having specific days (ie weekends and holidays) is not important. I was looking at the trips and it looks like most of the WB trips a very commutable on both ends.
Also, for those Newer Hires flying WB do you see many opportunities to pick up GS and maximize credit compared to your NB counterparts?
WB will be significantly more commutable than any NB. As you alluded to you will be very junior on the WB so working most/every weekend and holiday. Although if you end up with a line you'll generally be able to get at least one weekend off a month, if not more just depending on how the trips work out on your schedule.
Current WB pilots would have a better gauge of how GS opportunities are.
01-23-2023, 11:50 AM
#3678
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Joined APC: Oct 2017
Position: 737 A
Posts: 917
Originally Posted by FreightDog140
NEWB questions…
what is a plug?
Also, in general if one is a Florida commuter, is it better from a commuting point of view to bid WB as a new hire assuming having specific days (ie weekends and holidays) is not important. I was looking at the trips and it looks like most of the WB trips a very commutable on both ends.
Also, for those Newer Hires flying WB do you see many opportunities to pick up GS and maximize credit compared to your NB counterparts?
what is a plug?
Also, in general if one is a Florida commuter, is it better from a commuting point of view to bid WB as a new hire assuming having specific days (ie weekends and holidays) is not important. I was looking at the trips and it looks like most of the WB trips a very commutable on both ends.
Also, for those Newer Hires flying WB do you see many opportunities to pick up GS and maximize credit compared to your NB counterparts?
WB is more commutable than NB in general. Right now people in their first year are moving up the seniority list fast on the 765 in NYC. That will most likely slow at some point. GS generally are most available in categories that are most understaffed. Probably NYC anything will be fine for GS.
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