Anyone have a rough estimate on how many early retirements were taken over the last two years?

I think around 2200 took the VEOP. Most were cut loose right away, maybe 1/3 were kept on to meter the loss on some fleets. Not sure how many (if any) pilots who took the VEOP are still active on the list.

And about 400 of those retracted. It was around 1800 the total of the VEOP.

Does that 674 include the Dec 28 class with 73 in it? If not, that’s 747 pilots, we’re filling classes into February and they’re expecting 200 per month, that’s 947 including January classes. Now we’re getting pretty close to that 1000 CJO number.

Not this again. So if a straight pay trip works for someone they should defer so someone can be paid double? No one is “taking” double pay from anyone. The guy “getting” double pay is doing so bc no one is avail at straight pay. Don’t ever feel guilty for doi no what’s best for you within the bounds of our contract. You don’t owe any unknown pilot double pay if it suits your needs. If you don’t like that, call your rep and lobby to have the item removed from the PWA.

Does anybody know if we lose reroute pay if we deviate from the scheduled deadhead? I read the contract but want to make sure before I do it since it's a chunk of change. Thanks.

You do not lose pay but you also won't get any extra if the scheduled deadhead over-blocks. However, per diem stops on the last leg before the DH so you have that "hit." 😁

For new hires, how long of a wait is it to be stationed in Atlanta?

I currently live in Atlanta, so assuming I could get hired that would be nice to not have to commute. Currently reading through the various forums trying to get more knowledgeable on the Delta hiring process before I put in an application.

Depends on AE schedule, what plane you get out of InDoc, etc.
Some new hires have gotten ATL out the gate. Depends on the last 4 of your SSN (higher the better) and what the options are for your class.

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