New Hire Class Drops
03-15-2023 | 07:41 AM
#3961
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Go with the 73N, trips are wayyy better than the airbus throughout the bases and seniority percentages. I went A320 -> DAL A320 and it was a little confusing to change my flows, but at the end of the day it was way easier to transition already knowing the airplane. It lets you focus on the DAL “script”. 73NA remains pretty junior in NYC and ATL so you’ll be able to upgrade on a plane you have experience on if you so desire.
Good Luck, and congrats either way.
03-15-2023 | 08:05 AM
#3962
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03-15-2023 | 08:19 AM
#3963
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Go with the 73N, trips are wayyy better than the airbus throughout the bases and seniority percentages. I went A320 -> DAL A320 and it was a little confusing to change my flows, but at the end of the day it was way easier to transition already knowing the airplane. It lets you focus on the DAL “script”. 73NA remains pretty junior in NYC and ATL so you’ll be able to upgrade on a plane you have experience on if you so desire.
make the decision based on what you want to fly and where you want to bet your chips for chasing growth and seniority
03-15-2023 | 08:44 AM
#3964
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I disagree about making any decision based on how easy the training is. Thousands of pilots come through having never flown any of our types and do great. It’s easy as pie to learn to fly the 320 and the “delta script” in the delta training system.
make the decision based on what you want to fly and where you want to bet your chips for chasing growth and seniority
make the decision based on what you want to fly and where you want to bet your chips for chasing growth and seniority
03-15-2023 | 12:20 PM
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I disagree about making any decision based on how easy the training is. Thousands of pilots come through having never flown any of our types and do great. It’s easy as pie to learn to fly the 320 and the “delta script” in the delta training system.
make the decision based on what you want to fly and where you want to bet your chips for chasing growth and seniority
make the decision based on what you want to fly and where you want to bet your chips for chasing growth and seniority
03-15-2023 | 02:10 PM
#3966
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If you fly the 737 you'll have to fly with the old school boeing captains. You will be forced to eat successively (per the FOM) because there's only one logbook tray table. If you're a gamer and wear berets you will have a tough time. Mer'can or Français they all pay the same now so the new crew meal consideration is the tiebreaker.
In other words... don't matter none
In other words... don't matter none
03-15-2023 | 08:53 PM
#3967
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Your not crazy at all. I might even say in my opinion, it's sort of a hidden gem. And especially if you're already coming from a regional backround, your already used to the type of flying. I'm only averaging 2-3 legs per day, overnights typically seem to be in the 13-16 hr range, relatively short van rides, no red eyes, staying in 1-2 time zones. (Your not required to like all that, I just happen to appreciate those things). The layover's are the same repetitive mix of cities but I could personally care less, my kids and I can explore new places on vacation. The last two years I feel what I just listed pretty much holds true currently. All subject to change of course. And I bid down to reserve on purpose living in base (Is it really bidding "down" though?). I'm (40% B) able to bid a three on/four off RSV sked pretty consistently all month which limits the amount of abuse that can be piled on. (I'm curious how the new 18 Hr LC will work with a 3on/4off rsv sked) Crews are great for the most part, possibly the combination of newer FO's, younger CA's, or the average-joe this plane attracts but for the most part everyone is easy to work with and not too busted up and jaded. I think you'd enjoy it, it's a good intro-to-delta plane IMO.
thank you very much for the detailed response. You confirmed what a friend told me.
he did complain about seats being really worn out and hard on his back. Any truth to that?
03-16-2023 | 02:56 AM
#3968
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From: Pilot
A lot of 717 pilots carry a seat cushion which really helps. Either a blow-up one or one of those gel versions seem to be the most popular.
03-16-2023 | 04:23 AM
#3969
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The seat does suck very much, but the good news is you aren’t sitting in it very long per leg and there are easily packable solutions worst case. The 737 seat isn’t particularly good either FWIW.
03-16-2023 | 01:15 PM
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