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I've never understood why there is no ALV + 15 limit on swaps. I'm guessing that's how the MEC came up with the average pilot flying 92 hours....they don't average in the 72hr. reserves of course.:rolleyes:

COMPLETELY INCORRECT!
The average DAL pilot does NOT fly 92 hours. The average DAL pilot is PAID 87 hours per month (including vacation/GS/IA/WS/swap).

Reserve pilots at DAL average 75:30, but every month of training and vacation will increase their pay above ALV (roughly 5-6 months per year).

Please stop the crazy.

There are only a few designated pilots who are paid the average +5 hours (which additionally does not come out of our dues) because they work more days per month than average pilots and are UNABLE to pick up any premium flying even if they wanted.

I'd be appreciated if APC DAL posters would refrain from inventing/repeating inaccuracies.

filejw

12-22-2013 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Timbo (Post 1545206)

You guys realize this isn't something new, pretty sure "swap with the pot " was from before the NWA merger and most likely been in effect for a long time.

scambo1

12-22-2013 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by index (Post 1545158)

Neither swap with the pot nor swap with friends (or PU) is limited by ALV +15. You're only limited by the FARs (and your seniority:eek:).

That's what I meant when I said to Timbo that it wasn't a new game. There are several of guys who bid for the 2 day LA turns and then swap them for a 3 day 30 hr DXB or NRT. You have to be pretty senior to be successful with it.

hammer189

12-22-2013 05:58 PM

It is a pick up limit only. Been this way for a long time. Took my 9 years to figure it out.

scambo1

12-22-2013 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadkill (Post 1545191)

LOL some good buying responses.

I'm thinking a new vacuum for the wife, and of course new dish towels?
;)
She's hoping for an AR15 and a Zombie machete, I'm pretty sure.

There's nothing that says I love you more than buying the wife a good 80 gallon air compressor or scag turf tiger.:D

80ktsClamp

12-22-2013 07:06 PM

Huh.. well you learn something new everyday. I always figured PS was subject to the same PW limits.

Block hours and only block hours mean pilots jobs, AMIRITE? ;)

GunshipGuy

12-22-2013 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Cycle Pilot (Post 1545178)

None of the above. Nexus 7. Fast processor, good speakers, and high resolution makes it an amazing tablet. Plus, it starts at $229 for the 16 GB version.

$159 at Walmart

forgot to bid

12-22-2013 07:54 PM

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BcH3dl4CEAApQNQ.jpg:large

BA 744 into a building in JNB.

This is what I always think is about to happen with that fence on the southeast ramp in DTW.

bohicagain

12-22-2013 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GunshipGuy (Post 1545310)

$159 at Walmart

That's last years model.
Still good but the new one is way better

GunshipGuy

12-22-2013 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bohicagain (Post 1545315)

That's last years model.
Still good but the new one is way better

Thanks....was just going by the name and number of the product.

- Becoming my dad when it comes to technology. :eek: