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RoughLandings 03-04-2010 06:46 PM


Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 773487)
Do not even start.....

DC-9-50's will be here until oil goes North of 130 again, and then they are gone. (just a guess of course)

When DAL parks the last Airbus, the crew will deadhead back on a DC-9.

KC10 FATboy 03-04-2010 06:49 PM


Originally Posted by JobHopper (Post 773499)
MORE ripples. Have it on pretty good authority that 150 -9 crews (around 300 total) coming off on the next AE.


Originally Posted by acl65pilot (Post 773501)
Job;
They stated that in the road shows.

Firstmob;
They will officially pull the trigger when they officially announce it. Until then it can change, just like last time. We were very close to pulling the trigger prior to JAL. No I am not kidding.
Events that unfold effect everything, so depending on the events that could unfold, it may be moved up from the best guess or shelved again. A lot is still going on, as it always is.

Like I said, plan as of today is probably early 2011. (the want a commitment from marketing not to pull the flying for a period of time and if they can get that they will do the base, and if they can't I suspect we will see TDY's)

Can someone please PM what you two are referring to?

I've been reading back through old threads and not sure what you guys are talking about.

Thanks...

KC10 FATboy 03-04-2010 06:50 PM


Originally Posted by RoughLandings (Post 773518)
When DAL parks the last Airbus, the crew will deadhead back on a DC-9.

That's kind of like the old saying in the US Air Force.

The last crews who fly the C-5s and C17s to the boneyard will deadhead home in the back of a C-130.

FIIGMO 03-04-2010 07:00 PM

yeah I am a little curious as well!
 

Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy (Post 773522)
Can someone please PM what you two are referring to?

I've been reading back through old threads and not sure what you guys are talking about.

Thanks...


what"s the word on the street???

sailingfun 03-04-2010 07:12 PM


Originally Posted by Cogf16 (Post 773506)
I dont need (but want) 5 weeks of vacation. I do need a pension. Scope is very important and i need it too. But I need vacation and a pension also. One's seniority often dictates what he/she thinks is the highest need. Obviously, a senior pilot is much more interested in pension issues than a junior pilot and that junior pilot is equally more interested in scope (specifically narrowbody domestic scope issues). Everyone must understand that wants and needs of a very age diverse pilot group differ greatly.

If a junior pilot is concerned about scope he should be just as concerned or more concerned about work rules. The bulk of the job loss at Delta has come as a result of work rule changes that have the average pilot flying 25 percent more block hours then pre 2001. That combined with the loss of almost 1000 FE positions accounts for most of the lost jobs. We had just over 10000 pilots once. We got down to just under 7000 yet we were flying about the same number of pilot block hours system wide. The fastest way to more jobs is to fix the work rules.

Just make Vacation pay and credit and the company would have to post one of the largest Captains AE in history. Go back to a real monthly cap and your taking a AE of epic proportions.

Bucking Bar 03-04-2010 07:20 PM


Originally Posted by sailingfun (Post 773539)
If a junior pilot is concerned about scope he should be just as concerned or more concerned about work rules.

Sailing,

Sir, we get it.

The crux of this scope debate is, and always will be, the concept that the union can deal away one pilot's job and career progression for the perceived benefit of another pilot.

It isn't either / or.

boog123 03-04-2010 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by JobHopper (Post 773499)
MORE ripples. Have it on pretty good authority that 150 -9 crews (around 300 total) coming off on the next AE.

120ish total, already announced. Last AE care of about 75%. 150 more crews would staff the projected dc-9-50's way too low.

hockeypilot44 03-04-2010 07:30 PM

Are we talking about furloughing or hiring? Pulling a trigger sounds like a bad thing. Not that it matters anyway. In this economy, there are no jobs to be had anyway. I would just sit around on the beach all day "with a PBR in my hand."

1234 03-04-2010 07:33 PM


Originally Posted by bigdaddie (Post 773324)
Anyone have that number for that truck driving school? Truck Masters, I believe...

BD

Funny you should ask, I just got this email the other day (I seem to get one every couple of months....guess someone put my name on the list during my last furlough)

Hi ,

I'm a recruiter with MTS Driver Recruiters.

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Right now I am looking for an experienced Owner-Operator in your area to fill a great position with excellent pay and benefits.


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This company seeks to build partner relationships with the most professional drivers in the industry.

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**Lease purchase program available**

Compensation
$0.92 per mile
Weekly solo average salary $2100.00 - $2600.00
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Fuel Surcharge
Stop pay
Detention pay
All tolls and scales reimbursed
Sign on bonus - $500 per solo, $750 per team

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CDL A
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18 months OTR tractor-trailer experience
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Sign on bonus
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ComData cards with direct deposit
Cash advances
National roadside assistance
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Base Plate Program
Pet and rider policy
Lease purchase program

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EOE M/F/D/V

johnso29 03-04-2010 07:34 PM


Originally Posted by hockeypilot44 (Post 773554)
Are we talking about furloughing or hiring? Pulling a trigger sounds like a bad thing. Not that it matters anyway. In this economy, there are no jobs to be had anyway. I would just sit around on the beach all day "with a PBR in my hand."


The pulling the trigger comment was meant for opening a Guam base. And we are much closer to hiring then we are furloughing. As a matter of fact, I think we will be hiring by the end of this year.


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