Delta contract question from outside.
11-30-2023 | 06:13 PM
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Delta contract question from outside.
Simple question, I think.
If you have reserve coverage, can you drop all your trips back to the company unpaid, and go to zero credit?
Not drop them to another pilot, but drop them back to the company? And go to zero hours credit without using any type of bank?
If so, can you do this month after months without restriction?
If you have reserve coverage, can you drop all your trips back to the company unpaid, and go to zero credit?
Not drop them to another pilot, but drop them back to the company? And go to zero hours credit without using any type of bank?
If so, can you do this month after months without restriction?
11-30-2023 | 06:16 PM
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Yes, we're allowed to drop our entire schedule into open time with proper coverage. I do this nearly every month I bid a line. I thought I heard you had to work a certain amount per quarter to keep benefits, but it's never been an issue for me.
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11-30-2023 | 06:17 PM
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Simple question, I think.
If you have reserve coverage, can you drop all your trips back to the company unpaid, and go to zero credit?
Not drop them to another pilot, but drop them back to the company? And go to zero hours credit without using any type of bank?
If so, can you do this month after months without restriction?
If you have reserve coverage, can you drop all your trips back to the company unpaid, and go to zero credit?
Not drop them to another pilot, but drop them back to the company? And go to zero hours credit without using any type of bank?
If so, can you do this month after months without restriction?
11-30-2023 | 07:17 PM
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Seriously though, any agreement that tries to take this option is a hard no. It’s an unbelievable perk.
11-30-2023 | 07:23 PM
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As someone who is moving to base-ish (100 mile drive to JFK or so) next year after I switch to the ER, is drop all and pick up better stuff viable for multi day trips? I know a few 320 Captains that do that, but it tends to be a lot of FL turns, BDA-ATL-NYC triangles etc, mostly day trips.
12-01-2023 | 04:13 AM
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Hey, not all of us that do that are ATL based. Though I do wish we had all the opportunities that ATL has for this strategy. Agreed 100% of never giving it up, it's one of the biggest QOL factors for me. Since we were left out of the 1 and 2 day contractual language, it's the only way for me to get the trips I actually want to fly. Nevermind that 0 trips are way better than any bid packet trip. I'm always looking for that GRR turn, where TAFB < Pay.
12-01-2023 | 04:27 AM
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I have a different question on credit.
At my current shop, I am able to credit 130-200 hours on a regular basis. I do have to drop down to 10 days off to do that though. Bidding about 50% FO.
in comparison, how much credit could a Junior reservist or line holder look credit if trying to push it? Is block time a limitation (100 hrs)? Max credit, min days off.
Im sure this question has been asked before, but can’t find any recent info.
Thanks!
At my current shop, I am able to credit 130-200 hours on a regular basis. I do have to drop down to 10 days off to do that though. Bidding about 50% FO.
in comparison, how much credit could a Junior reservist or line holder look credit if trying to push it? Is block time a limitation (100 hrs)? Max credit, min days off.
Im sure this question has been asked before, but can’t find any recent info.
Thanks!
12-01-2023 | 04:39 AM
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I have a different question on credit.
At my current shop, I am able to credit 130-200 hours on a regular basis. I do have to drop down to 10 days off to do that though. Bidding about 50% FO.
in comparison, how much credit could a Junior reservist or line holder look credit if trying to push it? Is block time a limitation (100 hrs)? Max credit, min days off.
Im sure this question has been asked before, but can’t find any recent info.
Thanks!
At my current shop, I am able to credit 130-200 hours on a regular basis. I do have to drop down to 10 days off to do that though. Bidding about 50% FO.
in comparison, how much credit could a Junior reservist or line holder look credit if trying to push it? Is block time a limitation (100 hrs)? Max credit, min days off.
Im sure this question has been asked before, but can’t find any recent info.
Thanks!
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