Flew with a Line Check Airman last night...we were blitzing. He stated that in a recent meeting the discission was that interviews would occur late this year for 2013 hires, about 500, then 500 annually.

Hmmm. In that case, who here thinks it's worth $500-600 in admission and travel expenses to go see a Delta recruiter for two or three minutes at Women in Aviation next week? Did anyone go that route back in the day? Does it make a difference?

I wasn't planning on it, but if Delta is really going to interview this fall, maybe I should go. Even though I'm not a woman. Although....

(that was for you, ftb)

02-28-2012 | 11:01 AM

#90622

BoyFromSouth

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From: Stuck in the north!

Does anyone know where the first look items can be found for the recurrent sim's. I thought they were located in the DIG, but not anymore.

Thanks
BFS

02-28-2012 | 11:09 AM

#90623

sinca3

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Thought of the day:
Delta makes $4 million a year off of it's employees from the $50 fee charged for travel benefits.
Carry on...

02-28-2012 | 11:26 AM

#90624

newKnow

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From: 765-A

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy

The last CA I flew with, who had DPA crew tags prominently displayed on his bags, said we are lucky if we get 5% up front, and 4% over the life of the contract. Hearing him say that made me vurp. I would share his other thoughts, but I think he might be on this forum so I will keep my mouth shut. However, his expectations and mine were vastly different.

Come on, KC10. He said that with a smile on his face, right? Really?

02-28-2012 | 11:29 AM

#90625

Thrust Normal

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From: 757/767

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinca3

Thought of the day:
Delta makes $4 million a year off of it's employees from the $50 fee charged for travel benefits.
Carry on...

How much do you think it costs them, in resources and time, to process all of those employees non-reving?

02-28-2012 | 11:30 AM

#90626

Boomer

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From: blueJet

Quote:

Originally Posted by sinca3

Thought of the day:
Delta makes $4 million a year off of it's employees from the $50 fee charged for travel benefits.

And it's non-employees at Comair, as well.

02-28-2012 | 11:40 AM

#90627

BlueMoon

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From: FO

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boomer

And it's non-employees at Comair, as well.

And Compass, PNCL, ASA, SkyWest, Go-Jet, CHQ, and Shuttle America.

02-28-2012 | 11:52 AM

#90628

KC10 FATboy

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From: Legacy FO

Quote:

Originally Posted by newKnow

Come on, KC10. He said that with a smile on his face, right? Really?

No I'm not joking. I only brought up his crew tags because I wouldn't expect a DPAer to have expectations so low. He was really concerned about vacation time and commutable trips.

02-28-2012 | 12:00 PM

#90629

DV8fromDH

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From: 73NG

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoyFromSouth

Does anyone know where the first look items can be found for the recurrent sim's. I thought they were located in the DIG, but not anymore.

Thanks
BFS

BFS,

First Look Maneuvers are randomly selected so you won't find them. 2 per pilot. Non-jeopardy/train to proficiency. You can bet at least one will be an RTO. Also look at windshear on app/departure, CAT III approaches, and flap malfunctions.

DV8

02-28-2012 | 12:17 PM

#90630

newKnow

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From: 765-A

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy

No I'm not joking. I only brought up his crew tags because I wouldn't expect a DPAer to have expectations so low. He was really concerned about vacation time and commutable trips.

That is just sad.

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