Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
08-25-2013 | 01:17 PM
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In well over 20 years I was never called questioning the veracity of a sick call.
As I type this I am at home recovering from surgery. Prior to the surgery I called my Chief Pilot and discussed the upcoming surgery, told him the date it was scheduled and the lengthy period of recovery. In short; it was fully disclosed ahead of time and no surprise.
But under the new sick leave program I got a call roughly 15 days after my first day out. "...we're calling everyone, it's the new policy..."
Maybe it's because I'm a former military officer, but I don't like it one bit.
I tend to be naive and trusting. I try to do a good job, genuinely. I've never considered myself to be one of the few "problem children" within the pilot group. With that one phone call Flight Operations squandered a lot of goodwill.
As I type this I am at home recovering from surgery. Prior to the surgery I called my Chief Pilot and discussed the upcoming surgery, told him the date it was scheduled and the lengthy period of recovery. In short; it was fully disclosed ahead of time and no surprise.
But under the new sick leave program I got a call roughly 15 days after my first day out. "...we're calling everyone, it's the new policy..."
Maybe it's because I'm a former military officer, but I don't like it one bit.
I tend to be naive and trusting. I try to do a good job, genuinely. I've never considered myself to be one of the few "problem children" within the pilot group. With that one phone call Flight Operations squandered a lot of goodwill.
08-25-2013 | 01:19 PM
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Football transcends politics or airline affiliation. The only thing you could possibly say that would offend me would be "Go gaytors". I would hunt you down and make sure you never got hired here. 
I'm sure that at some point we will play down there in College Station. I am looking forward to a small stadium venue.
I'm sure that at some point we will play down there in College Station. I am looking forward to a small stadium venue.
08-25-2013 | 01:39 PM
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In well over 20 years I was never called questioning the veracity of a sick call.
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Maybe it's because I'm a former military officer, but I don't like it one bit.
I tend to be naive and trusting. I try to do a good job, genuinely. I've never considered myself to be one of the few "problem children" within the pilot group. With that one phone call Flight Operations squandered a lot of goodwill.
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Maybe it's because I'm a former military officer, but I don't like it one bit.
I tend to be naive and trusting. I try to do a good job, genuinely. I've never considered myself to be one of the few "problem children" within the pilot group. With that one phone call Flight Operations squandered a lot of goodwill.
08-25-2013 | 02:11 PM
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08-25-2013 | 02:47 PM
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From: right for a long, long time
I'm not sure I follow....
From the last bid posting 19JUL13:
From the last bid award:
From the Sept. Crew Resources Newsletter:
Italics added by me- in other words maybe/mabye not,
Underline - still could see vacancies awarded
From the last bid posting 19JUL13:
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE PILOT AGREEMENT, THE FOLLOWING
SURPLUSES ARE POSTED.
NO SURPLUSES AVAILABLE WITH THIS POSTING
SURPLUSES ARE POSTED.
NO SURPLUSES AVAILABLE WITH THIS POSTING
NO DISPLACEMENTS FOR THIS AWARD
VACANCY/SURPLUS AWARD REPORT
REINSTATEMENTS TEXT
AS OF 15:05:03 30JUL2013
AWARD DATE: 30JUL13
CONVERSION WINDOW: 01AUG13-31JAN14
VACANCY/SURPLUS AWARD REPORT
REINSTATEMENTS TEXT
AS OF 15:05:03 30JUL2013
AWARD DATE: 30JUL13
CONVERSION WINDOW: 01AUG13-31JAN14
THE JULY AE
The July AE award was posted on July 30. There were 51 AEs, 0 MDs, 0 VDs and 7 reinstatements. Twenty-eight of the 65 DTW-717-B posted positions were filled. The purpose of the July AE was to continue the flow of pilots through 717 training. With the exception of DC9 pilots, many of whom will remain on the DC9 though January 2014, we will have exhausted our current supply of 717 trainees by November. Unfilled positions from the July AE will be filled by furlough bypass and new hire pilots.
We plan to post the next AE in late August or early September with Captain and First Officer vacancies on the ATL and DTW 717, in addition to 73N positions, as we prepare for the 737-900 deliveries. At this time, we have not determined which 73N categories will see vacancies. We will work with Network Planning over the next few months as they develop a more detailed 2014 schedule.
The summer of 2014 will see 10 less 757 aircraft in service compared to summer 2013. As a result, we may surplus 7ER pilots on the next bid, particularly on the First Officer side. However, we expect the surpluses, if needed, to be more than offset by 717 and 73N Captain vacancies.
At this time, we have not determined which categories may see displacements.
The July AE award was posted on July 30. There were 51 AEs, 0 MDs, 0 VDs and 7 reinstatements. Twenty-eight of the 65 DTW-717-B posted positions were filled. The purpose of the July AE was to continue the flow of pilots through 717 training. With the exception of DC9 pilots, many of whom will remain on the DC9 though January 2014, we will have exhausted our current supply of 717 trainees by November. Unfilled positions from the July AE will be filled by furlough bypass and new hire pilots.
We plan to post the next AE in late August or early September with Captain and First Officer vacancies on the ATL and DTW 717, in addition to 73N positions, as we prepare for the 737-900 deliveries. At this time, we have not determined which 73N categories will see vacancies. We will work with Network Planning over the next few months as they develop a more detailed 2014 schedule.
The summer of 2014 will see 10 less 757 aircraft in service compared to summer 2013. As a result, we may surplus 7ER pilots on the next bid, particularly on the First Officer side. However, we expect the surpluses, if needed, to be more than offset by 717 and 73N Captain vacancies.
At this time, we have not determined which categories may see displacements.
Underline - still could see vacancies awarded
08-25-2013 | 03:00 PM
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08-25-2013 | 03:29 PM
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08-25-2013 | 03:31 PM
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08-25-2013 | 03:33 PM
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In well over 20 years I was never called questioning the veracity of a sick call.
As I type this I am at home recovering from surgery. Prior to the surgery I called my Chief Pilot and discussed the upcoming surgery, told him the date it was scheduled and the lengthy period of recovery. In short; it was fully disclosed ahead of time and no surprise.
But under the new sick leave program I got a call roughly 15 days after my first day out. "...we're calling everyone, it's the new policy..."
Maybe it's because I'm a former military officer, but I don't like it one bit.
I tend to be naive and trusting. I try to do a good job, genuinely. I've never considered myself to be one of the few "problem children" within the pilot group. With that one phone call Flight Operations squandered a lot of goodwill.
As I type this I am at home recovering from surgery. Prior to the surgery I called my Chief Pilot and discussed the upcoming surgery, told him the date it was scheduled and the lengthy period of recovery. In short; it was fully disclosed ahead of time and no surprise.
But under the new sick leave program I got a call roughly 15 days after my first day out. "...we're calling everyone, it's the new policy..."
Maybe it's because I'm a former military officer, but I don't like it one bit.
I tend to be naive and trusting. I try to do a good job, genuinely. I've never considered myself to be one of the few "problem children" within the pilot group. With that one phone call Flight Operations squandered a lot of goodwill.
And I think most of the calls are the 4th floor adjusting to the new policy. The union and company are communicating on the matter. A friend of mine is in a situation similar to yours. He was proactive and spoke with the CP. The very next day the CP called him to get his usage verified as he had exceeded 15 days. My friend reminded him that they just spoke the day before, & he said "Oh man. I'm sorry. I'm just having a senior moment."
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