Originally Posted by iaflyer (Post 852589)

I think what he's asking is, say in the class those Mesaba/Compass guys are actually in (in 3 months) have different assignements. Can they pick from those?

I'm not being clear - here's an example: this class has no 7ER slots. So the Mesaba/Compass can't pick that. But, lets say in 3 months the class they show up for DOES have 7ER slots. Can they bid those? Or are they stuck with what they picked earlier?

Here's a question - An AE comes out between their "phantom" class and real class date. Can the Mesaba/Compass guys bid that and get awarded something from that?

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 852564)

NewK,

Even though they won't be physically present in the class I think they'll get a seniority number. When they do finally go to class I'm sure they'll get 1st pick of what's available for that class.

At NWA many just went straight to the 320, but we did have the APA system and most of us 07/08 hires held the 320 before we got done with DC9 initial.

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 852564)

At NWA many just went straight to the 320, but we did have the APA system and most of us 07/08 hires held the 320 before we got done with DC9 initial.

Originally Posted by FmrFreightDog (Post 852616)

And thereby had your man card revoked for life.....

(sorry, couldn't resist.)

Originally Posted by newKnow (Post 852605)

Thanks Johnson. Pretty nice to have some movement in the right direction, isn't it? :D

Originally Posted by LeineLodge (Post 852563)

Sounds like you only need to check your messages 12 hours prior. I don't see anything that indicates you have to check in or be constantly contactable by phone.

Sounds like a good deal. Here's hoping they leave you alone :D

Originally Posted by johnso29 (Post 852538)

Anyone know if there are recalls in the class on the 16th? Or is it just the 2nd & 9th? Anyone know what aircraft were offered to the recalls?

Originally Posted by newKnow (Post 852552)

Hey. How do the Compass and Mesaba guys get their seniority at DAL?

Does their seniority carry over or do they go by their SSN's?

Also, when they get held back then return for a class can they exercise their seniority to bid a higher paying a/c if they can hold it. Or, do they have to keep what they got in the initial class?