So, yesterday afternoon I was in the crew room still moaning about the 29 button pushes that are required to access the VRU system. A F/O overheard me and asked about how it was done. He hadn't used the system yet and was planning his first call. I offered to help him with all of the secret codes from the VRU Translation Chart that he would need in his password. That was, until he revealed that his password was "Boeing--"!!! Holy smokes Batman! A collective groan went up in unison from all who overheard this exchange. Needless to say, we advised him to change his password as soon as possible.

Ohh tell me he is a 320 F/O too.

Now THAT'S funny:D:D

Am I missing something here? When I was initially hired, I had an alpha-numeric password for DBMS. I quickly learned that didn't work very well with the phone call in system. Changed my DBMS password to an 8 digit numeric password and have had no problems since. I don't understand the "29 button pushes." Am I missing something?

If they're way smarter, they probably won't make that argument, IMHO.

DAL-N guys are still required to have a alpha numeric password. We haven't been allowed to go to a straight numeric password.

Agreed. I much prefer two equal checks.

I had all numeric (as that was the requirement) but just recently was made to change to a alpha numeric one.....What a royal PITA!

I don't know if this has been asked before so don't kill me, but is Delta going to hire pilots? My girlfriend says no she is a Delta FA, other sources say yes, whats up? If someone went to compass how long before they get into delta?

Just wait a little longer. Cannot get in to specifics, sorry. :o

Last year there was a resolution to poll the pilot group if they would like changes to the way we are all paid. I asked a MEM rep what happened to it . Was told that Moak did not like it so it was shot down. I thought it was a good idea to let the WHOLE pilot group be asked if they wanted the NWA STYLE of being paid (1/2 of your guarantee 34 hours on the 31st and on the 15 you would get the other 34 + hours flown above 68 and per diem).
I do not know when the old Delta pay chart was put into place, but if it was last done in 1986.... it should now be paid out at $5000 for inflation indexing.