Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
09-05-2015 | 07:28 AM
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Higher ALV requires PBS to build a line that must meet the ALV window. So if a pilot has CQ or vacation on his pre-month schedule PBS uses the credit for CQ or Vacation and then it must build a schedule to meet the ALV.
With higher ALV and low credit CQ or Vacation, most pilots end up with more days of flying on their line. The company has the ability to limit the number of minimum credit lines. ALPA does not oppose this.
To drop a trip there has to be reserves available, above the required number, on all days you wish to drop.
Many categories are understaffed and with higher ALV it's nearly impossible to drop trips.
Also we have seen a large increase of longer trips in our bid packages again with no ALPA opposition.
With higher ALV and low credit CQ or Vacation, most pilots end up with more days of flying on their line. The company has the ability to limit the number of minimum credit lines. ALPA does not oppose this.
To drop a trip there has to be reserves available, above the required number, on all days you wish to drop.
Many categories are understaffed and with higher ALV it's nearly impossible to drop trips.
Also we have seen a large increase of longer trips in our bid packages again with no ALPA opposition.
IMO we will be so short staffed within 24 months, there will be no drops on any aircraft. And they will never catch up.
09-05-2015 | 07:50 AM
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It's pretty apparent that they have no intention of catching up. Much easier to short staff the company, run pilots to the max, and beg for relief come contract time. That's why I always raise an eye brow everytime someone starts getting giddy about retirements. They have a plan to deal with retirements over the next decade and it won't be to the benefit of our seniority percentages. Too many guys think flying 90 hrs a month equates to a pay raise.
09-05-2015 | 09:02 AM
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They are running most categories at or near the manning formula. There was no change in the formula in the TA and I hope no change unless a increase in the next TA. It's not going to get worse.
09-05-2015 | 09:12 AM
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There is a common misconception with the reserves required/available matrix. Many pilots believe that it reflects desired manning in a category. It actually has nothing to do with desired or required manning. It is a contractual formula to decide if a pilot can swap or drop a trip and serves no other function.
09-05-2015 | 08:43 PM
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From: 1 step fwd 2 steps back
09-06-2015 | 05:16 AM
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You 737-900 guys have balls of steel. I think I'd crap my pants on that take off roll. Saw one today just get off the ground prior to reaching the numbers on the opposite side. I know it's all calculated, but whoa.
09-06-2015 | 05:47 AM
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or a J powered 747F
09-06-2015 | 05:57 AM
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09-06-2015 | 05:59 AM
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Balls of aluminum is more like it. No one wants a tail strike so that's what's on everyone's mind. Not the length remaining
09-06-2015 | 06:49 AM
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Oh, but Vr is calculated for tailstrike protection. I was under the impression there was a large spread between v1 and vr causing late rotation. Oh well, nvm.
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