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01-17-2022, 08:53 AM

#1401

myrkridia

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Originally Posted by Kevo2012

After getting the invite to interview I have elected to convert my spreadsheet logbook to Log 10 Pro. I'm finding I have some very minor hour differences (less than 5 hours on just a couple of flight times) and some time I didn't know I had. Has anyone run into this before and had to explain it in the interview? I have checked and cross-checked all of my 4500 hours of flight time as best as I can. I'm just hoping the fact it may be slightly off doesn't turn into a grilling session. I think it is mostly due to rounding. Looking forward to the interview! I'm hoping these don't constitute "significant changes". The only significant change that will be happening is I'll have upgraded to Captain at my current regional when I go to the interview.

I converted from ForeFlight to Logten for the interview and realized all my hours were slightly off due to the automated functions in Logten. I used Logten's more accurate night times and was ready to explain that but it never came up. In the end if it's more accurate and within a few hours I wouldn't sweat it. Make sure your app hours are as up to date as possible but follow the instructions and do not update within 48 hours of the interview.

01-17-2022, 01:52 PM

#1402

JetPilotDaddy

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Originally Posted by Antoine137

For indoc, I know people have stated it is positive space to go home on the weekend. Roughly how many people stick around vs going home? Does any one stay? Any advantages to sticking around that weekend? Excited to start! Thanks.

Most of the west coast people hung around as we'd get home late Friday night and have to be on a noon flight back Sunday since you need a backup available and it can't be a red eye. A few watched football in the 'Delta lounge' the hotel set aside for us. Some had friends in the area to see. Others knocked out the lessons on their tablets. Had a few that had their primary flights canceled/delayed and were stressing on getting back on time. Benefit of staying is getting work done and no stress commute.

01-17-2022, 02:32 PM

#1403

Antoine137

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Thanks for the replies. I’ll plan on sticking around that weekend. Just figured it would be dumb to hang out in the hotel if everyone else leaves.

01-17-2022, 02:41 PM

#1404

Buck Rogers

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Just remember, on probation there is no union protection. Of course Delta wants you, but if circumstances arise that preclude you from being back on time, that could prove to be very stressful. Expect mgt to ask, " You are in your first week and have no-showed at "trip", explain to me why you want to be a Delta pilot".

If unfortunately you are fired, prolly tough to explain it away at your future career....not impossible, but ATL-West coast...not worth the squeeze IMO

Welcome aboard..enjoy the ride!

01-17-2022, 02:48 PM

#1405

PilotJ3

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Originally Posted by Buck Rogers

Wrong, there’s union protection while in probation. If the person follow the rules it won’t have any issues.

I do agree the ATL-West commute, is not worth it with less than 72hrs off.

01-17-2022, 03:39 PM

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direct2entent

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Continuing on the theme of the old or odd jobs…I did a grand total of 3 corporate trips as a 1099 contractor outside of W2 employment. What is the recommendation for listing this on airlineapps?

01-17-2022, 03:46 PM

#1407

Buck Rogers

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Originally Posted by PilotJ3

Wrong, there’s union protection while in probation. If the person follow the rules it won’t have any issues.

I do agree the ATL-West commute, is not worth it with less than 72hrs off.

I'll defer to you, that was not my understanding. Course that was decades ago for me. When my kids got hired, that was my advise to them.

01-17-2022, 04:04 PM

#1408

Casualinterest

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Originally Posted by direct2entent

Continuing on the theme of the old or odd jobs…I did a grand total of 3 corporate trips as a 1099 contractor outside of W2 employment. What is the recommendation for listing this on airlineapps?

You are likely going to get your app checked by someone. They can guide you through how to put it on there. I had a good experience with checked and set, but I hear the quality can vary. Still I recommend them.

01-17-2022, 05:22 PM

#1409

PilotJ3

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Originally Posted by Buck Rogers

I'll defer to you, that was not my understanding. Course that was decades ago for me. When my kids got hired, that was my advise to them.

Which is a perfectly fine advise. I come from a regional that they would scrutinize every single thing you do. I can say that so far in my 5yrs here, the CPO, the duty pilot, crew schedulers, trackers and 99% of our colleagues have supported me all the time.

Just follow the rules, the PWA and the common sense and the possibilities of being fired are very slim.

01-17-2022, 09:13 PM

#1410

Fly4FunAA

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Originally Posted by Steverin06

Thank you for passing this info! I am also a fighter bro with near identical hours when my app goes live shortly.

What was your availability date? Was there any available interview dates before two months out? My DOS is 1 May.

I’m not a fighter bro, but I’m a fixed wing HC-130 rescue bro. I fall under ACC as well, (we don’t build time like AMC) and I’m low time compared to airline guys. Does Delta take low military flight time into consideration?