The most junior 717A (awarded) is about 900 numbers senior to the most junior M88A going through 717 training right now. I'm sure it's legal, however I'll bet some of those between those two numbers who bid it, but didn't get it aren't quite so understanding.

Looks also like many junior DC9A's who got displaced couldn't hold the same position on what some would call it's replacement due to SLI dynamics. I guess the same could be said for moving the 320's, 330's and other planes around. I remember reading in about 5 years from the SLI date is when some of the angst would start to become apparent for certain seniority levels. Is what it is.

03-22-2013 | 05:15 AM

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I'm just glad Doug Cameron contributed to that article.

that made me laugh. sarcasm much?

03-22-2013 | 05:33 AM

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I remember reading in about 5 years from the SLI date is when some of the angst would start to become apparent for certain seniority levels. Is what it is.

All I know is Atlanta just keeps getting more and more senior with every bid.
C'mon guys, show some love for Minnie and the Motor City.
Shoveling snow is great exercise.

03-22-2013 | 06:00 AM

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I'm just glad Doug Cameron contributed to that article.

Doug was feeling lonely and unloved, this article boosted his morale by 127%.

03-22-2013 | 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Check Essential

Quote:

Originally Posted by boog123

I remember reading in about 5 years from the SLI date is when some of the angst would start to become apparent for certain seniority levels. Is what it is.

All I know is Atlanta just keeps getting more and more senior with every bid.
C'mon guys, show some love for Minnie and the Motor City.
Shoveling snow is great exercise.

I put in a bid for DTW 73N and 320 but didn't get it. I tried.

03-22-2013 | 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Check Essential

All I know is Atlanta just keeps getting more and more senior with every bid.
C'mon guys, show some love for Minnie and the Motor City.
Shoveling snow is great exercise.

Hard to get more senior in MSP/DTW with the constant shift of flying, as we all know.

03-22-2013 | 06:27 AM

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MSP has lost about 300 pilots in the last 2 1/2 years, so it has become more senior during that time. Hopefully the bleeding will stop and some 717's will be added to replace the numerous 50-seaters there.

03-22-2013 | 06:38 AM

#127058

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MSP has lost about 300 pilots in the last 2 1/2 years, .

I wonder if Delta is sticking it to MN for failing to renegotiate the loan after merging.

MSP is profitable, so I'm sure Delta won't cut off its nose to spite its face by shrinking it willy-nilly.

But just because the 717 will likely be hubbing there, doesn't necessarily mean Delta needs/wants to create a 717 pilot base there.

03-22-2013 | 06:44 AM

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It was kind of alluded to but not exactly mentioned a few posts ago:
I saw at least three initial 717 check airman that could NOT hold the 717 on this bid and were awarded widebody FO positions. WHat happens now with these guys?