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Originally Posted by Bucking Bar
(Post 1306916)
Is it correct to represent these as "new" Captain positions when the only thing new for the Captain is learning to flare about 40 feet lower to the ground than they have for the last decade.
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Originally Posted by shiznit
(Post 1306867)
1. What does a TA roadshow have to do with mil leave and furlough bypass guys returning to their contractually protected positions that they had many years ago and with no changes to the PWA in those sections?
2. I personally spoke with AK in his office and he told me point blank that BYP and MIL are returning at a higher than expected rate and thus we do not need "off the street" hiring. So, forget about "hiring". It is about "staffing". We have a list of plenty of pilots already hired that were not being used to actually "staff" the airline. When those pilots exercise their contractual right to return to the line, it has the same effect as "hiring" a pilot onto the bottom of the list. Once the BYP and MIL lists have been exhausted, the company will then being to "staff" the airline through external methods. My apologies to those who already understand these concepts, but there a few pilots who choose to apply emotion to subjects that are based purely on objective fact. I get it entirely. There was no mention of mil leave funding the staffing either. There was the very distinct lure, implication, whatever that we could be hiring, possibly by the end of the year, if we passed the TA. The EU was down played as was any other TA downside. Nothing but rose colored glasses and those who disagreed were trying to destroy ALPA, God and Flag. SD helped sell the TA, or I should say DALPA helped sell managements position. I'm glad you've already rationalized if we don't hire for several years. Go enjoy your rocker. |
Originally Posted by TANSTAAFL
(Post 1307004)
Shiz
I get it entirely. There was no mention of mil leave funding the staffing either. There was the very distinct lure, implication, whatever that we could be hiring, possibly by the end of the year, if we passed the TA. The EU was down played as was any other TA downside. Nothing but rose colored glasses and those who disagreed were trying to destroy ALPA, God and Flag. SD helped sell the TA, or I should say DALPA helped sell managements position. I'm glad you've already rationalized if we don't hire for several years. Go enjoy your rocker. However, I agree with the concept that MIL has come back in major numbers thus nuking any need for new bodies in the near term- I was shocked at how low it has dropped in the Jan category lists. That excuse (and I believe it to be valid) will only last for a short time, though. Planning claiming "new captain positions" in the latest AE was over reaching. I'd be willing to bet that 95% of those people that got those positions were former captains- many former widebody captains of 4 years ago. I guess at least left seat positions are coming back? |
Originally Posted by CVG767A
(Post 1306972)
You're lucky to have him. I'm sorry to see him leave the University of Cincinnati (as I was also sorry to see Brian Kelly leave for Notre Dame before him).
Both guys were/are neighbors of mine. Kelly's house was getting egged regularly after he took the Notre Dame job. I expect the Village police have stepped up their patrols around Jones' house.. |
<<<2. I personally spoke with AK in his office and he told me point blank that BYP and MIL are returning at a higher than expected rate and thus we do not need "off the street" hiring. >>>
BYP guys can't just "return" whenever they want, we have to be actively hiring for them to accept a class. |
Originally Posted by TANSTAAFL
(Post 1307004)
Shiz
I get it entirely. There was no mention of mil leave funding the staffing either. There was the very distinct lure, implication, whatever that we could be hiring, possibly by the end of the year, if we passed the TA. The EU was down played as was any other TA downside. Nothing but rose colored glasses and those who disagreed were trying to destroy ALPA, God and Flag. SD helped sell the TA, or I should say DALPA helped sell managements position. I'm glad you've already rationalized if we don't hire for several years. Go enjoy your rocker.
Originally Posted by 80ktsClamp
(Post 1307010)
Agreed here. There were definite implied and outright suggestions of hiring if we bowed in to their sales job.
Originally Posted by Capt. Dickson's 8 June Flight Ops Update ...
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I've received numerous messages about a rumored furlough next year. Official sources say "no" and I believe them, but the rumors sure are consistent. "Plan B" would have required a mainline fleet over 767 jets ... I don't see "plan B" as all that much different than what we did, other than the allowance of additional super large RJ's without parking 70 seaters, while getting ratio protection & some pay. |
Originally Posted by Launchpad475
(Post 1307041)
<<<2. I personally spoke with AK in his office and he told me point blank that BYP and MIL are returning at a higher than expected rate and thus we do not need "off the street" hiring. >>>
BYP guys can't just "return" whenever they want, we have to be actively hiring for them to accept a class. Furlough bypass can only come back when recalled. We are not currently recalling. We've reached the light at the end of the tunnel just prior to hiring once recalls are issued. |
Originally Posted by dalad
(Post 1306995)
T, there's a capt here in ACC all ****ed off about you picking up that trip even though you are on reserve. I told him you are probably doing an LOE. He's still calling ALPA. I tried to calm him down.
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The news articles on the CRJ900 deliveries have been updated to reflect compliance with our scope.
Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL : 10.12, 0.1) has placed a firm order for 40 CRJ900 NextGen regional jets and has taken options on an additional 30 CRJ900 NextGen aircraft in a deal valued at up to $3.29 billion with Bombardier Aerospace (TSE: BBD.A) (TSE: BBD.B). Delta Air Lines has finalized an agreement with Bombardier Aerospace that will allow the airline to continue restructuring its domestic fleet by replacing less efficient single-class 50-seat aircraft with new two-class 76-seat aircraft. As part of the agreement, Bombardier will assist Delta in phasing out 60 single-class CRJ200 aircraft. Based on the list price of the CRJ900 NextGen aircraft, the firm order is valued at about $1.85 billion, and could reach about $3.29 billion if the 30 options are converted to firm orders. This announcement follows previously announced transactions supporting Delta's domestic fleet optimization plan, including the addition of 88 Boeing 717-200 aircraft to primarily replace 50-seat aircraft, and acquisition of 100 new Boeing 737-900ER jets to replace Boeing 757 and 767 aircraft. The new CRJ900 NextGen regional jets will be configured with 76 seats in a two-class cabin and will be operated by Delta Connection carriers to be determined by Delta Air Lines. Delta will begin taking delivery of CRJ900, 717-200 and 737-900ER aircraft in the latter half of 2013. Including the order from Delta Air Lines announced Thursday, Bombardier has recorded firm orders for 1,775 CRJ Series aircraft, including 314 CRJ900 and CRJ900 NextGen aircraft. Delta's regional fleet currently features 255 larger two-class regional jets, including 101CRJ900 aircraft. DAL is trading up 1.13% at $9.82 on Thursday, while BBD.A trades up 2.04% at C$3.50. BBD.B trades 3.35% higher at C$3.39. |
Originally Posted by dalad
(Post 1306931)
We have a new CP for JFK, RT. Used to be a CP in the ATL office. AT will also be retiring from her Flight Ops Managers position, she will be missed.
When I heard she was fighting the big canasta, it really broke my heart. If anyone deserves the rest of their life sipping juleps on her patio in Boca, it's AT! Interestingly, I never really understood what her job was, but she did it with ease and flair. Great gal! |
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