Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
05-19-2015 | 05:51 PM
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I was on a trip last year where we were being pressured by the dispatcher to take off with a plan that would have us block 9:12 and go over our 2 hour extension (MD-88). When the dispatcher was told by the captain that we could not legally go over 9 hours block time while we were still on the ground the reply was "You're not going to to fly it as planned; Chicago will let you cut the corner." (Chicago center was not accepting traffic from the north and was pushing us to refile to the west). My DALPA reps didn't seem to concerned when I reported this to them. I let the Captain do that ASAP since he was the one who spoke to the dispatcher.
05-19-2015 | 05:56 PM
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I was on a trip last year where we were being pressured by the dispatcher to take off with a plan that would have us block 9:12 and go over our 2 hour extension (MD-88). When the dispatcher was told by the captain that we could not legally go over 9 hours block time while we were still on the ground the reply was "You're not going to to fly it as planned; Chicago will let you cut the corner." (Chicago center was not accepting traffic from the north and was pushing us to refile to the west). My DALPA reps didn't seem to concerned when I reported this to them. I let the Captain do that ASAP since he was the one who spoke to the dispatcher.
05-19-2015 | 06:03 PM
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You would think.....BUT,, I fly with guys that are complete life disasters quite frequently.. They could not hold a job as a Walmart cashier. The only reason they make the money they do is because they can pilot an airplane...that's it! Zero ability to interact with with people, Multiple divorces, kids hate them, etc. Not all, but I would say a good 25%. To be honest, I was surprised at how many trainwrecks I have flown with only being with the airline for 15 months. With that being said, they have treated me well and are solid pilots, but I am not sure they could easily bring in capt pay in another industry.
On the plus side, if they burn through wives like cars, the kids hate them and they can't interact with people, they may be suited for a 7 figure career on Wall Street.
05-19-2015 | 06:13 PM
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You would think.....BUT,, I fly with guys that are complete life disasters quite frequently.. They could not hold a job as a Walmart cashier. The only reason they make the money they do is because they can pilot an airplane...that's it! Zero ability to interact with with people, Multiple divorces, kids hate them, etc. Not all, but I would say a good 25%. To be honest, I was surprised at how many trainwrecks I have flown with only being with the airline for 15 months. With that being said, they have treated me well and are solid pilots, but I am not sure they could easily bring in capt pay in another industry.
05-19-2015 | 06:14 PM
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05-19-2015 | 06:18 PM
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Yep, not my experience either. We have some really smart and impressive people flying airplanes here. Course, there were a few that slipped through about 15 months ago.....
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05-19-2015 | 06:18 PM
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05-19-2015 | 06:26 PM
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Are we making a transition from underboob to overboob?
05-19-2015 | 06:26 PM
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You would think.....BUT,, I fly with guys that are complete life disasters quite frequently.. They could not hold a job as a Walmart cashier. The only reason they make the money they do is because they can pilot an airplane...that's it! Zero ability to interact with with people, Multiple divorces, kids hate them, etc. Not all, but I would say a good 25%. To be honest, I was surprised at how many trainwrecks I have flown with only being with the airline for 15 months. With that being said, they have treated me well and are solid pilots, but I am not sure they could easily bring in capt pay in another industry.
With your opinion of airline pilots, this guy might be able to use you:
Carl
05-19-2015 | 06:27 PM
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If you have an MSY layover, go down to the ribber and watch the BTR pilots change with the N.O. pilots at 6kts. on the rope ladder. Uniform is checked sports coat and a fedora. Smooth operators them pilots.
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