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DAL330drvr 12-10-2009 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 724774)
Ok here is what I was told by three different sources and the numbers are really close

DTW 58 each Aand B 777
765 ATL -90A and -140B
767 ATL -136 in each A and B seat
About 35 A 7ER seats + ATL probably around 70B
73n A and B about 17-20+ seats
About 25+ ATL 88 A and B

ATL down about 220 slots. Should see about 100 extra positions than displacements which means we will have about 100 seats that are not filled.

What about MEM, DBMS is taking MEM 755? I can't remember the last time I saw a 757 in MEM.

iaflyer 12-10-2009 06:12 PM


Originally Posted by AV8ER13 (Post 724784)
? for NY base, does anyone have any info as to how the 3 base airport works out (call out, which airport to report, flt bag, etc)...rather than ask ?'s, I will just see what info is put out.

You cover all three, but your "promptly available" call-out is measured from EWR, LGA or JFK, your choice.

You figure out what to do with your flight bag - some carry theirs home, others leave it in JFK or LGA.

EWR is a haul from JFK, I'll tell you that. It may seem close, but in a car or by public transport, it's not.

iaflyer 12-10-2009 06:14 PM


Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 724774)
DTW 58 each Aand B 777
765 ATL -90A and -140B
767 ATL -136 in each A and B seat
About 35 A 7ER seats + ATL probably around 70B
73n A and B about 17-20+ seats
About 25+ ATL 88 A and B

ATL down about 220 slots.

1) No growth in A320 other than SLC?
2) Is NYC765 going to be +90 in the A and +140 in the B?
3) Any other growth in NYC? I know you live in ATL and the people you talk to probably live there too, but it's a big airline.


Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 724774)
Should see about 100 extra positions than displacements which means we will have about 100 seats that are not filled.

4) So your're saying... we're gonna be 100 pilots short after this bid... which might mean... Entry Level pilots? :rolleyes:

acl65pilot 12-10-2009 06:17 PM


Originally Posted by AV8ER13 (Post 724784)
? for NY base, does anyone have any info as to how the 3 base airport works out (call out, which airport to report, flt bag, etc)...rather than ask ?'s, I will just see what info is put out.

Keep your kit with you. Reasonable time as stated by the PWA. Get to know and love public transportation.

TheNid 12-10-2009 06:18 PM

On short call, reasonably available is generally considered to be at one of the airports within 2 to 3 hours. Unforeseen circumstances (weather, bridge closings, etc) will reasonably cause that time to be greater. My understanding is that you're expected to be able to be reasonably available to one of the airports. It might take more time to get out to EWR in another words or vice versa.

The trip kit stays with me as a reserve pilot. Also don't forget the Marine Air Terminal at LGA is a little more of a complication/hassle when trying to commute into the main LGA term with a trip out of the MAT.

acl65pilot 12-10-2009 06:19 PM


Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 724790)
1) No growth in A320 other than SLC?
2) Is NYC765 going to be +90 in the A and +140 in the B?
3) Any other growth in NYC? I know you live in ATL and the people you talk to probably live there too, but it's a big airline.

That is how I read it. DAL-N guy go lock yourself in on that jet ;)

4) So your're saying... we're gonna be 100 pilots short after this bid... which might mean... Entry Level pilots? :rolleyes:
That is how I take it. Probably just recalls as there are about 150 that have expressed interest. Time will tell, but yes, they are oiling the cog.

acl65pilot 12-10-2009 06:19 PM


Originally Posted by TheNid (Post 724792)
On short call, reasonably available is generally considered to be at one of the airports within 2 to 3 hours. Unforeseen circumstances (weather, bridge closings, etc) will reasonably cause that time to be greater. My understanding is that you're expected to be able to be reasonably available to one of the airports. It might take more time to get out to EWR in another words or vice versa.

The trip kit stays with me as a reserve pilot. Also don't forget the Marine Air Terminal at LGA is a little more of a complication/hassle when trying to commute into the main LGA term with a trip out of the MAT.

The MAT is a short timer for us.

AV8ER13 12-10-2009 06:22 PM


Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 724789)
You cover all three, but your "promptly available" call-out is measured from EWR, LGA or JFK, your choice.

You figure out what to do with your flight bag - some carry theirs home, others leave it in JFK or LGA.

EWR is a haul from JFK, I'll tell you that. It may seem close, but in a car or by public transport, it's not.

Where do most guys stay (which airport)? Do most planes like -88 go out of all 3 airports? Am I correct its 3 hr report from phone call (as soon as u can get there or less, but allowed up to 3 hrs)

Thanks for info

acl65pilot 12-10-2009 06:25 PM


Originally Posted by DAL330drvr (Post 724788)
What about MEM, DBMS is taking MEM 755? I can't remember the last time I saw a 757 in MEM.

Interesting, and I have my assumptions on why it would go there now, but we will see what the clean up bid entails. Lets survive this first.

iaflyer 12-10-2009 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by AV8ER13 (Post 724800)
Where do most guys stay (which airport)? Do most planes like -88 go out of all 3 airports? Am I correct its 3 hr report from phone call (as soon as u can get there or less, but allowed up to 3 hrs)

There is NO specific report time after they call you. I repeat, the contract does not specific a time limit.

I know the northern guys are used to a specific call-out time, but that is no longer.

Generally, 90%+ of the 757/767 flying is out of JFK at the present time. Most of the M88 flying is out of LGA, with most of the rest out of JFK with a little bit out of EWR. The 737 is more more JFK flying than the others, but don't hold me to that. Someone posted a more specific breakdown, but I can't find it.


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