That's the wild card... being over 200 below that bottom of the base, I'm not sure I can make up much ground unless they choose to add slots again. The CAPT slots on 717 and 73 could help move folks out of the base ahead of me, but I don't think they will really expand or add MD-88 positions there as they hire. Then again, I'm new and haven't seen what happens to categories when there is hiring. I barely snuck in over the last bit of hiring.

I would wait and see. I think you have a better chance of getting back into MSP by staying on the 88. With bids every 60 days now and hiring, I would wait a year and see how the movement is for you.

07-20-2013 | 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by workingforfree

So NYC 88 .... is the most junior base?

As of now I believe so. But the 717 categories have a lot of growing to do, and I wouldn't be surprised if ATL 717 or DTW 717 end up being the junior category.

07-20-2013 | 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Five

I wish I still had the source, but I did read early on network was looking at a possible NYC or MSP 717 base in the distant future (after DTW and ATL are fully running), but that was a long time ago...

Hey! I know! If we peel the red, white and then the green paint off, there's this underneath!

Anyone make vinyl wrap for airplanes?

07-20-2013 | 08:43 AM

#135674

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Originally Posted by DLpilot

I would wait and see. I think you have a better chance of getting back into MSP by staying on the 88. With bids every 60 days now and hiring, I would wait a year and see how the movement is for you.

I second this. With the M88 time increasing and hiring happening, I would think you have a chance of getting back to MSP soon.

07-20-2013 | 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by johnso29

As of now I believe so. But the 717 categories have a lot of growing to do, and I wouldn't be surprised if ATL 717 or DTW 717 end up being the junior category.

Thank ya!

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07-20-2013 | 08:53 AM

#135676

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Thank ya!

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You're welcome. Looking at the most recent seniority list I see that around 3 or 4 of the bottom 10 are NYC 737.

07-20-2013 | 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by workingforfree

Thank ya!

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Crime in the area seems to frequently involve fish.

07-20-2013 | 09:00 AM

#135678

workingforfree

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From: Cap'n

Quick question for anyone at Delta who can answer:

Over the last few years, I have worked very hard and networked myself into some very good contacts at Delta Air Lines.

Saying that, my first question:

1) Do pilot managers (ACP and above, Fleet Captains for example) have influence in getting someone an interview? I know some airlines might not do that but I think most do.

2) Are masters degrees still weighed heavily at Delta?

Thanks in advance from a wanna-be.

Cheers.