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01-20-2012 | 05:57 AM

#86191

tsquare

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From: 767er Captain

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Originally Posted by sailingfun

The superbowl is the largest single sick call day of the year for Delta pilots

fixed it for ya. Halloween is the biggest for FAs.

01-20-2012 | 05:59 AM

#86192

Timbo

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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

I was told for the F/A's it was MLK day...only because they always forget to bid it off, and the schools are closed, so they have to stay home with their kids! But I was told that many years ago, those kids are all grown up and gone by now, and we still have the same F/A's.

Thank God there's not a Cat Holiday...yet!

01-20-2012 | 06:09 AM

#86193

UncleSam

Everyday is a weekend!

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From: Seasonal Help

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Originally Posted by Timbo

Thank God there's not a Cat Holiday...yet!

That's funny Timbo. It may be coming!

Question for you scheduling gurus: when requesting a PCS PD, why would the availability display show 1 or 2 over required if you were denied the PD?

01-20-2012 | 07:09 AM

#86194

Elvis90

On Reserve

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From: MSP7ERB

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailingfun

The superbowl is the largest single sick call day of the year for Delta.

Then I will definitely be flying that day. Maybe the captain & I can watch the Super Bowl during a layover. Haven't had any redeyes on the -88 yet, knock on wood...had several on the airbus.

01-20-2012 | 07:22 AM

#86195

newKnow

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From: 765-A

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid

New,
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What I fear though is that a bucket system with a high threshold to bucket 2 will in essence allow a senior pilot to fly 0 times that month while a pilot that is 1 number junior to fly 60+ hours all for the same amount of money.

In order for that to happen, doesn't the junior pilot have to WANT to fly 60 hours?

Either way, I think there is a certain percentage of pilots in each category who are on reserve who WANT to fly. So, when trips come up, they will grab them.

We'll see how it shakes out. But, in the long run, if we develop a reserve system that honors seniority, more senior pilots will bid reserve. Which is fine by me.

01-20-2012 | 07:24 AM

#86196

dragon

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From: Dismayed

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleSam

That's funny Timbo. It may be coming!

Question for you scheduling gurus: when requesting a PCS PD, why would the availability display show 1 or 2 over required if you were denied the PD?

Might be you're trying to drop too close. I think it's 72 hours.

01-20-2012 | 07:25 AM

#86197

UncleSam

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From: Seasonal Help

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Originally Posted by dragon

Might be you're trying to drop too close. I think it's 72 hours.

No, it's next month. I've got a call in to DALPA.

01-20-2012 | 07:27 AM

#86198

dragon

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From: Dismayed

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleSam

No, it's next month. I've got a call in to DALPA.

Superbowl?

01-20-2012 | 07:41 AM

#86199

Elvis90

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From: MSP7ERB

Analyst estimates for DAL are 35 cents per share and $1.33 per share for the 4th quarter and calendar year respectively...equalling $290 million and $1.1 billion for the quarter/year.

01-20-2012 | 08:01 AM

#86200

Denny Crane

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From: Kickin’ Back

Quote:

Originally Posted by UncleSam

That's funny Timbo. It may be coming!

Question for you scheduling gurus: when requesting a PCS PD, why would the availability display show 1 or 2 over required if you were denied the PD?

What is the reason it says for not getting the PD? Can't remember which one but one of the PF keys will allow you to see the reason.

Alot of times, in the process of running the PCS, your category will drop below the required during the run when it comes to your turn but will end up with more by the end of the run.

Denny