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johnso29 06-04-2013 12:09 PM

We all saw this coming.

Delta to drop Memphis as hub airport

NuGuy 06-04-2013 12:12 PM

FWIW, I was riding in the bus to NATCO back in '99, and a guy was there upgrading to DC-9 captain at 4 years, 11 months. And it wasn't at "Express pay" neither (close to a buck ninety an hour).

Numerically speaking, as of the last bid, I am almost farther away from any captain seat than I was in 1999. The closest I ever got was 4 to go.

Nu

Timbo 06-04-2013 12:13 PM


Originally Posted by gloopy (Post 1421830)
Not sure how all that will play out juxtaposed to their significant combined retirements. I'd be suprised if they didn't shrink some capacity, but if and whil they do that, they will still feel more advancement than we will for the first 5 years or so. At least once their furloughs are all back, they have SOC and real off the street hiring is in full swing.


And their timing is better than ours was in 2008-10, now that the U.S. economy is finally starting to improve. (we hope!)

BigGuns 06-04-2013 12:25 PM


Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 1421811)
Yup. Their retirements are front loaded. Ours are more spread out.

No.... UALs retirements are pretty even or the next 10 years. (400 per yr avg for about 4200). DAL s are more back loaded (aprox 850 in the next 5 years and about 3000 in the following 5years for about 4000 in 10yrs )

forgot to bid 06-04-2013 12:31 PM


Originally Posted by BigGuns (Post 1421856)
No.... UALs retirements are pretty even or the next 10 years. (400 per yr avg for about 4200). DAL s are more back loaded (aprox 850 in the next 5 years and about 3000 in the following 5years for about 4000 in 10yrs )

Basically move up 1000 numbers in five years then halfway up the list in the next five.

johnso29 06-04-2013 12:34 PM


Originally Posted by BigGuns (Post 1421856)
No.... UALs retirements are pretty even or the next 10 years. (400 per yr avg for about 4200). DAL s are more back loaded (aprox 850 in the next 5 years and about 3000 in the following 5years for about 4000 in 10yrs )

Yup. My mistake. I have not looked at the numbers in a while until now.

forgot to bid 06-04-2013 12:38 PM

The 8 min crash scene of a movie I didn't see:


Timbo 06-04-2013 12:41 PM


Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1421858)
Basically move up 1000 numbers in five years then halfway up the list in the next five.


Absent; another merger, another terrorist event, another economic meltdown, another age extension, cabotage or another...everything else.

So don't hold your breath.

Hope for the best, plan for the worst. :cool:

georgetg 06-04-2013 12:45 PM


Originally Posted by redship (Post 1421685)
I seem to remember seeing two reports from crew planning for an AE, 22 D.2 (pilot requirements) and 22 D.3 (pilot staffing). This AE I only see 22 D.2. Does anyone know where to find the other or if it is supposed to be posted on the crew resources and scheduling page? Thanks.

Contractually required per 22.D.3, should be posted on DeltaNet

It was included as part of the AE announcement...

Cheers
George

tsquare 06-04-2013 01:07 PM


Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1421652)


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My point is that the data presented in that link show regional flying YOY has decreased while mainline flying has increased. You should stop beating the "larger RJ" drum.


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