Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
01-18-2011, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ranger3484
Ok, but there's no requirement for me to answer my phone or be available if I put in a WS or GS...right? As a commuter I'd need the time to get to base if a trip was awarded. I have to drop a trip next month due to MLOA so my credit will only be around 60hrs. As such I'd like to pick something up should it become available and I can make it to base. I guess I'll put in a WS and see what happens.
Thanks,
ranger
Thanks,
ranger
01-18-2011, 08:52 AM
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Not aimed at anyone or any subject in particular, just say'en
Sorry Ferd, but it is TOS language.
Sorry Ferd, but it is TOS language.
Last edited by acl65pilot; 01-18-2011 at 09:45 AM. Reason: TOS
01-18-2011, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by ranger3484
Me not so smart. As a line holder if I request a WS or GS with a minimum of say 12 hr report time, do I HAVE to take the trip? PWA references a "proffer", but I can't remember if a proffer is an offer you can take or leave or if it's someting you own once awarded.
Denny
01-18-2011, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by cheyenne
AE should be out within the next hour.
01-18-2011, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by il0101
so picking something up as a reserve guy is totally pointless?
Originally Posted by il0101
whats the best place to go read about all this stuff so i dont have to bother you guys with the stuff i should know?
Denny
01-18-2011, 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ferd149
Not aimed at anyone or any subject in particular, just say'en
NICE!!!!
Looks like I'm going to miss you by a day or so next month in NRT. DOH!
Denny
Last edited by johnso29; 01-18-2011 at 12:52 PM. Reason: TOS
01-18-2011, 09:22 AM
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Mac compatibility:
I do not think that it is reasonable to expect everything to be Mac compatible.
I am not anti Mac. In fact I think Macs may be be better than a PC just like Accura and Porsche are better than Honda and Ford. I drive Honda and compute on a mix of Dell, eMachines, etc. However, I do love my iPod.
I have looked at the new MacBook Air with envy and lust and have considered buying one. It looks like a great computer for the road. However, it's at least $1000 and possibly more depending on how you configure it. I can go to Best Buy and by an Asus netbook for $250. It's not as pretty, but it is sufficient for most tasks that I need on the road.
Buying a Mac is a personal choice and one that is much more expensive. You have to realize that a price to pay for that is that not everything is going to be compatible.
Ideally the company would develop everything to be Mac compatible, but developing a Mac compatible version is not as simple as just selecting "Save as Mac compatible version." It involves limiting your choice of platforms and can be as extensive as developing a completely different version for Mac. Often it involves dumbing down in order to make a Mac and PC version. At a minimum, it takes more time which is more money to develop a Mac compatible version.
Major software companies have to spend development resources to develop for Mac. Often the versions are significantly different. They do so because they feel the market can justify cost. For a company like Delta, Mac compatibility is all cost.
If you use a Mac, you can run Parallels or Boot Camp to run Windows. If you have already paid significantly more for your computer, what's a little more for a copy of Windows. I understand that Windows 7 runs well on a Mac.
If it is feasible and within reasons to develop a Mac version, great. But as someone who wants to get more money from the company in terms of pay, I don't want the company spending too much of that money on developing Mac products.
I do not think that it is reasonable to expect everything to be Mac compatible.
I am not anti Mac. In fact I think Macs may be be better than a PC just like Accura and Porsche are better than Honda and Ford. I drive Honda and compute on a mix of Dell, eMachines, etc. However, I do love my iPod.
I have looked at the new MacBook Air with envy and lust and have considered buying one. It looks like a great computer for the road. However, it's at least $1000 and possibly more depending on how you configure it. I can go to Best Buy and by an Asus netbook for $250. It's not as pretty, but it is sufficient for most tasks that I need on the road.
Buying a Mac is a personal choice and one that is much more expensive. You have to realize that a price to pay for that is that not everything is going to be compatible.
Ideally the company would develop everything to be Mac compatible, but developing a Mac compatible version is not as simple as just selecting "Save as Mac compatible version." It involves limiting your choice of platforms and can be as extensive as developing a completely different version for Mac. Often it involves dumbing down in order to make a Mac and PC version. At a minimum, it takes more time which is more money to develop a Mac compatible version.
Major software companies have to spend development resources to develop for Mac. Often the versions are significantly different. They do so because they feel the market can justify cost. For a company like Delta, Mac compatibility is all cost.
If you use a Mac, you can run Parallels or Boot Camp to run Windows. If you have already paid significantly more for your computer, what's a little more for a copy of Windows. I understand that Windows 7 runs well on a Mac.
If it is feasible and within reasons to develop a Mac version, great. But as someone who wants to get more money from the company in terms of pay, I don't want the company spending too much of that money on developing Mac products.
01-18-2011, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
You NEVER have to answer your phone, as a line holder or reserve pilot. This past summer I had a blanket GS in & took only 1 GS trip because it was the only one I could make. They'll leave a message, give you about 10 minutes to accept, & then move on to the next guy.
01-18-2011, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by johnso29
Yes, that's the quicker way because for a reserve pilot a green slip trip flown on days off is straight pay, no credit. What this means is you get the value of the trip in addition to your 70 hour guarantee. So if you were awarded a 2 day green slip trip worth 8 hours, & it was the only trip you flew all month you would be paid 78 hours. You also get the days off paid back.
Now, you can try a YS which will allow scheduling to a award you a trip which causes your credit to exceed ALV + 15 hours, but that means you'll actually have to work trips which total 70+ hours of credit. This method will result in many more days worked.
Now, you can try a YS which will allow scheduling to a award you a trip which causes your credit to exceed ALV + 15 hours, but that means you'll actually have to work trips which total 70+ hours of credit. This method will result in many more days worked.
Good synopsis. If you know the reserve system you can do quite well. I have made it a habit of going over guarantee and in many cases hitting ALV mid month.
01-18-2011, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by acl65pilot
Good synopsis. If you know the reserve system you can do quite well. I have made it a habit of going over guarantee and in many cases hitting ALV mid month.
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