Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
03-04-2012 | 10:37 AM
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From: Douglas Aerospace post production Flight Test & Work Around Engineering bulletin dissembler
Here you go:
AMEs near Zip Code: 30188
Richard Kauffman, MD
7820 Hickory Flat Hwy,
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
( very helpful if the FAA has a problem with your medical )
AMEs near Zip Code: 30188
DAVID A WILLIAMS, MD
2799 DELK RD SE SUITE 100
MARIETTA, GEORGIA, 30067
(770) 955-2046
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(best deal, nutty office, long wait times, show up early, the exchange for thinking you've gone to Doc in the Third World is actually making money from your DAL reimbursement)
MILES E BRETT, MD
2520 WINDY HILL RD STE 301
MARIETTA, GEORGIA, 30067
(770) 952-1032
CATHERINE S ANDREWS, MD
4791 SOUTH MAIN STREET
ACWORTH, GEORGIA, 30101
(770) 422-1400
2799 DELK RD SE SUITE 100
MARIETTA, GEORGIA, 30067
(770) 955-2046
/\
(best deal, nutty office, long wait times, show up early, the exchange for thinking you've gone to Doc in the Third World is actually making money from your DAL reimbursement)
MILES E BRETT, MD
2520 WINDY HILL RD STE 301
MARIETTA, GEORGIA, 30067
(770) 952-1032
CATHERINE S ANDREWS, MD
4791 SOUTH MAIN STREET
ACWORTH, GEORGIA, 30101
(770) 422-1400
Richard Kauffman, MD
7820 Hickory Flat Hwy,
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
( very helpful if the FAA has a problem with your medical )
03-04-2012 | 10:47 AM
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From: Light Chop
For AME's I like Kevin Hicks up around the Perimeter. I never have a problem getting an appointment. Former Navy guy. He does most of the medical himself including the vision part.
Here's his number:
(770) 481-0019
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I think this next medical I'll have to add "must wear glasses" or what have you. Ironic thing is my laser corrected vision is 20/20 and 20/15. An astigmatism is starting to make it harder to pass that FAA vision eye box thing, but after 3 visits to optometrist I have 20/20 vision and they have a hard time believing I need it fixed.
There is one Dr up here that as your writing the check will flat out say Delta gives you $133 so it'll be $130. Really, what do you normally charge for the same service? And how much do you think it costs me to drive to you?
Here's his number:
(770) 481-0019
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I think this next medical I'll have to add "must wear glasses" or what have you. Ironic thing is my laser corrected vision is 20/20 and 20/15. An astigmatism is starting to make it harder to pass that FAA vision eye box thing, but after 3 visits to optometrist I have 20/20 vision and they have a hard time believing I need it fixed.
There is one Dr up here that as your writing the check will flat out say Delta gives you $133 so it'll be $130. Really, what do you normally charge for the same service? And how much do you think it costs me to drive to you?
03-04-2012 | 10:52 AM
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From: Kickin’ Back
No it shows me converting in April. My category for april bidding in pbs though is my new category even though I haven't been to training yet. I don't think I can bid for my current airplane since it doesn't show me in that category anymore.
It shows NQAT for every day until the 24th (when training begins) and there is pre-award credit for the NQAT days and the training. Total credit for the month is 76-ish hours already, so it looks like my month is full without having to bid.
I'm gonna call and get the scoop tomorrow, just wondering if anyone had seen that code before.
I made the mistake of mentioning this to my wife, and she's already (within about an hour) decided that I will be remodeling the deck and garage.
Helpful hint: don't tell your wife that you may have extended time off or she will fill it for you. By the end of April she'll probably be guest-contributing to the angry-pilot-wife blog
It shows NQAT for every day until the 24th (when training begins) and there is pre-award credit for the NQAT days and the training. Total credit for the month is 76-ish hours already, so it looks like my month is full without having to bid.
I'm gonna call and get the scoop tomorrow, just wondering if anyone had seen that code before.
I made the mistake of mentioning this to my wife, and she's already (within about an hour) decided that I will be remodeling the deck and garage.
Helpful hint: don't tell your wife that you may have extended time off or she will fill it for you. By the end of April she'll probably be guest-contributing to the angry-pilot-wife blog
Denny
03-04-2012 | 11:02 AM
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No it shows me converting in April. My category for april bidding in pbs though is my new category even though I haven't been to training yet. I don't think I can bid for my current airplane since it doesn't show me in that category anymore.
It shows NQAT for every day until the 24th (when training begins) and there is pre-award credit for the NQAT days and the training. Total credit for the month is 76-ish hours already, so it looks like my month is full without having to bid.
I'm gonna call and get the scoop tomorrow, just wondering if anyone had seen that code before.
I made the mistake of mentioning this to my wife, and she's already (within about an hour) decided that I will be remodeling the deck and garage.
Helpful hint: don't tell your wife that you may have extended time off or she will fill it for you. By the end of April she'll probably be guest-contributing to the angry-pilot-wife blog
It shows NQAT for every day until the 24th (when training begins) and there is pre-award credit for the NQAT days and the training. Total credit for the month is 76-ish hours already, so it looks like my month is full without having to bid.
I'm gonna call and get the scoop tomorrow, just wondering if anyone had seen that code before.
I made the mistake of mentioning this to my wife, and she's already (within about an hour) decided that I will be remodeling the deck and garage.
Helpful hint: don't tell your wife that you may have extended time off or she will fill it for you. By the end of April she'll probably be guest-contributing to the angry-pilot-wife blog
03-04-2012 | 11:11 AM
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From: 7ERB
""Delta Airlines Inc. (DAL): Soros Fund Management bought 1,740,800 shares of Delta last quarter. It now holds 1,769,000 shares of the company. Delta Air Lines Inc. is the largest U.S. airline, operating hubs in Atlanta, Cincinnati, Detroit, Memphis, and Salt Lake with a sizable presence in Los Angeles and New York City. Internationally, Delta is the largest transatlantic carrier and has also established a large Latin America presence this decade.
Delta's previous quarter was the most profitable December quarter in its history as most of its financial metrics exceeded the consensus estimates with a strong passenger unit revenue growth (PRASM) in December (13% y-y). Operating margins were at the high end of the guidance as stronger demand contributed to its earnings upside.
Delta's 1Q 2012 guidance suggests strong outlook as revenue trends are expected to remain robust with January's PRASM growth coming in at 15%. Delta's PRASM gains are expected to outpace the industry in 2012 as it gains market share in large corporate accounts due to cost convergence and fare unbundling. Demand driven fears have pulled down Delta's EV/EBITDA multiple during the last couple of quarters. I believe the current valuation levels are attractive and recommend a buy.""
TEN
Delta's previous quarter was the most profitable December quarter in its history as most of its financial metrics exceeded the consensus estimates with a strong passenger unit revenue growth (PRASM) in December (13% y-y). Operating margins were at the high end of the guidance as stronger demand contributed to its earnings upside.
Delta's 1Q 2012 guidance suggests strong outlook as revenue trends are expected to remain robust with January's PRASM growth coming in at 15%. Delta's PRASM gains are expected to outpace the industry in 2012 as it gains market share in large corporate accounts due to cost convergence and fare unbundling. Demand driven fears have pulled down Delta's EV/EBITDA multiple during the last couple of quarters. I believe the current valuation levels are attractive and recommend a buy.""
TEN
03-04-2012 | 11:12 AM
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Very true. As for the Mahogany Row Road Trip, could be a contract offer to kick the can down the road until the industry calms down. Management every where is intensely focused on who's going to operate the 100 seaters. As you know, some regional carriers are already holding orders. Also, a change in Executive Leadership would not surprise me.
I'm all for the exact contract strategy you've laid out. Although, other MEC's and Representative bodies face the same issues we do. The risk with kicking the can down the road is that American, United or US Air, will give up more scope than they already have.
I'm all for the exact contract strategy you've laid out. Although, other MEC's and Representative bodies face the same issues we do. The risk with kicking the can down the road is that American, United or US Air, will give up more scope than they already have.
03-04-2012 | 11:18 AM
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You can bid ATL DC9 now. Hmmm.
03-04-2012 | 11:22 AM
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I am a realist, I think much of what I posted is possible. I have not posted why the above is not achievable. What I have posted that is not achievable is the upfront 40 to 70 percent raise many state is their minimum. A true restoration contract would require around a 65 percent upfront raise followed by Delta having to hire at least 4000 additional pilots to staff the old work rules. Costs would be well north of 1.5 billion. What I am asking for is half that.
I have also posted that even what I want may not be doable without a strike. Getting to a strike however is at least a 6 year project and even then may be ended with a PEB followed by congressional action.
That brings up what many on here refuse to acknowledge. There is a time value to a contract. Management does not care what they pay us. They only care what they pay us relative to the competition. What would put more money in your pocket overall. A quick somewhat modest contract done at the amendable date followed in 3 to 4 years by openers on the next contract or a long drawn out fight with no resolution for 5 or 6 years. If we get a quick contract we set a bar for the other airlines to follow. That makes the next contract much easier to negotiate.
If I were the CEO I would make us a quick offer now. I would get us up to SW hourly rates with some improvements in other areas. I would offer this because virtually all the important airline passenger contracts are in negotiation or up for negotiation. He quickly sets a bar that UAL has to follow and improves AMR's chances before the court. SWA contract is amendable in 2012. They have made no move in the last 11 years to improve their current contract but we will at least insure they don't take cuts that their management team is laying groundwork for. While the above is what I would do if I were management I have no illusions it is what will happen. I suspect in the end a long fight is where we are headed. Its a fight that will be won or lost in Washington DC on a political basis. That is why our current good relationship with the NMB is important to maintain.
There is a wild card to the entire contract issue. Things are happening in the industry and happening fast. It appears both the CEO, VP Flight ops and sleepy ED Bastion are all going to show this week for the MEC meeting. This is highly unusual. There is a distinct possibility we may not get to section 6 negotiations at all. I will leave that statement hanging out there. The next 6 months will be very interesting.
I have also posted that even what I want may not be doable without a strike. Getting to a strike however is at least a 6 year project and even then may be ended with a PEB followed by congressional action.
That brings up what many on here refuse to acknowledge. There is a time value to a contract. Management does not care what they pay us. They only care what they pay us relative to the competition. What would put more money in your pocket overall. A quick somewhat modest contract done at the amendable date followed in 3 to 4 years by openers on the next contract or a long drawn out fight with no resolution for 5 or 6 years. If we get a quick contract we set a bar for the other airlines to follow. That makes the next contract much easier to negotiate.
If I were the CEO I would make us a quick offer now. I would get us up to SW hourly rates with some improvements in other areas. I would offer this because virtually all the important airline passenger contracts are in negotiation or up for negotiation. He quickly sets a bar that UAL has to follow and improves AMR's chances before the court. SWA contract is amendable in 2012. They have made no move in the last 11 years to improve their current contract but we will at least insure they don't take cuts that their management team is laying groundwork for. While the above is what I would do if I were management I have no illusions it is what will happen. I suspect in the end a long fight is where we are headed. Its a fight that will be won or lost in Washington DC on a political basis. That is why our current good relationship with the NMB is important to maintain.
There is a wild card to the entire contract issue. Things are happening in the industry and happening fast. It appears both the CEO, VP Flight ops and sleepy ED Bastion are all going to show this week for the MEC meeting. This is highly unusual. There is a distinct possibility we may not get to section 6 negotiations at all. I will leave that statement hanging out there. The next 6 months will be very interesting.
1. Where in your opinion does the Delta MEC stand on scope recapture for this contract?
2. Given that another tie up (ie Delta and American) would likely cause further stagnation for Delta pilots... why, outside of "a healthy company = job security", would any Delta pilots not fight said tie up in the form of "keep Delta my Delta" and "show me advancement and the money"?
If those questions are unclear please let me know and I will try again? Thanks
PS- some might dissagree but I believe for a DAL/AA tie up to happen the company would need the pilots on board. If our pilot group was not on board and explained in a very public way how these mergers lead to overall job losses, etc., based on historical data, the current administration may not go along with it.
Last edited by Jack Bauer; 03-04-2012 at 11:35 AM.
03-04-2012 | 11:23 AM
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It will be interesting to see how senior that goes. If you want a free pass to somewhere else, that is the thing to bid. If it goes away in 2013, you might spend about a year on the jet and then go wherever your seniority holds as it is shut down. Kind of makes me think though that it will be around a little longer than 2013, or else the company is willing to throw a lot of money down the hole... it seems that training costs alone would make it very expensive.. but what do I know?
03-04-2012 | 11:32 AM
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