Delta Hiring News
02-24-2014 | 08:07 PM
#3351
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From: Baja Vermont
Well, I guess a struck a nerve, except for buzzpat and Scambo. 
I flew with several young captains at EA, each if them envied us who had military careers or flew extensively outside the airline. Some of those '60s guys were hired with little flight time (some had little passion for it, too. Amazed me) and were really bored with it, especially with a failing line in their mid-40s. It was depressing to spend one trip with them, let alone a month.
Still, I can't remember a single trip, but still can remember loads of other flying. I love the hell out of my present gig, both the flying and the people--everyday IS different in any plane.
Make no mistake, I wish him well, may the next 41 years be a great career. Just think 41 years ago the DC-9 and the 727 was hot stuff? Oops, the -9 just left.
GF
I flew with several young captains at EA, each if them envied us who had military careers or flew extensively outside the airline. Some of those '60s guys were hired with little flight time (some had little passion for it, too. Amazed me) and were really bored with it, especially with a failing line in their mid-40s. It was depressing to spend one trip with them, let alone a month.
Still, I can't remember a single trip, but still can remember loads of other flying. I love the hell out of my present gig, both the flying and the people--everyday IS different in any plane.
Make no mistake, I wish him well, may the next 41 years be a great career. Just think 41 years ago the DC-9 and the 727 was hot stuff? Oops, the -9 just left.
GF
02-24-2014 | 08:36 PM
#3352
Da Hudge
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Poodle Whisperer
Its all about attitude. It is great to see people who see the positive side, even when its easy to get caught up in having a bad attitude when things aren't going well...
The narrowbody - widebody fleet composition makes the majors the best in terms of variety to suit your needs. Heres some food for thought though: We always think of widebody as a senior privilege. But realistically, wouldn't you want to do widebody intl flying when youre young, and then as you get older and prefer not to switch timezones, then go narrowbody domestic? The proof of that theory is UPS. Since they have a single payscale, check out which aircraft and flying goes senior, and which goes junior. Domestic 75/76 goes way senior, and 747-400 intl goes way junior. While Im not necessarily a fan of single payscale (unless its amazing), but its interesting isn't it?
The narrowbody - widebody fleet composition makes the majors the best in terms of variety to suit your needs. Heres some food for thought though: We always think of widebody as a senior privilege. But realistically, wouldn't you want to do widebody intl flying when youre young, and then as you get older and prefer not to switch timezones, then go narrowbody domestic? The proof of that theory is UPS. Since they have a single payscale, check out which aircraft and flying goes senior, and which goes junior. Domestic 75/76 goes way senior, and 747-400 intl goes way junior. While Im not necessarily a fan of single payscale (unless its amazing), but its interesting isn't it?
02-25-2014 | 05:19 AM
#3353
Line Holder
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: A320A
Our current number 1, Haley, just celebrated his 41st year last month and has 1 more to go! I've heard he's a fantastic guy, too. Even though he slotted in at #2 in the SLI, he's virtually been #1 along with Cal due to the 777/744 fence. Anyone know how long he was at the top of NW pre merger?
02-25-2014 | 03:21 PM
#3354
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From: 757/767
March 3 class options...
ALT M88FO 4
NYC M88FO 6
DTW A320FO 2
NYC A320FO 2
DTW B73N 2
NYC 73N 2
ATL B717 4
ATL B7ER 6
DTW B7ER 6
I live in DTW. What are the pros and con's of the 7ER, 73N, and A320?
ALT M88FO 4
NYC M88FO 6
DTW A320FO 2
NYC A320FO 2
DTW B73N 2
NYC 73N 2
ATL B717 4
ATL B7ER 6
DTW B7ER 6
I live in DTW. What are the pros and con's of the 7ER, 73N, and A320?
02-25-2014 | 03:32 PM
#3355
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From: Urban chicken rancher.
I'll have over 39 years if I go to 65... the first 7 sure have gone by quick. I'd be twitching if my entire career was going to be spent in say, a 737 with no other opportunities, though. I've flown 5 different aircraft types since I've been here, enjoy training, and planning on adding to that count.. I love the variety of equipment and the variety of routes that you can end up doing. It's a great airline for someone as ADD as myself. 
Our current number 1, Haley, just celebrated his 41st year last month and has 1 more to go! I've heard he's a fantastic guy, too. Even though he slotted in at #2 in the SLI, he's virtually been #1 along with Cal due to the 777/744 fence. Anyone know how long he was at the top of NW pre merger?
Our current number 1, Haley, just celebrated his 41st year last month and has 1 more to go! I've heard he's a fantastic guy, too. Even though he slotted in at #2 in the SLI, he's virtually been #1 along with Cal due to the 777/744 fence. Anyone know how long he was at the top of NW pre merger?
02-25-2014 | 03:36 PM
#3356
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From: Urban chicken rancher.
As a new hire, the 73N and 320 trip wise are a wash. Comes down to if you prefer Airbus or Boeing. As an ER guy you're gonna get jammed with the really crappy trips and a lot of malaria pill taking when you do fly. Look at the relative seniority on the bus vs. 73 and see in DTW and see where you'll move quicker.
02-25-2014 | 03:52 PM
#3357
looking for underboob
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 913
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From: NYC 7ER LCA
Ahhhhhh ***!!!! I want DTW good for you Oberon guess I won't be taking your trips anymore
02-25-2014 | 03:58 PM
#3358
The Brown Dot +1
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: 777B
02-25-2014 | 04:12 PM
#3359
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As a new hire, the 73N and 320 trip wise are a wash. Comes down to if you prefer Airbus or Boeing. As an ER guy you're gonna get jammed with the really crappy trips and a lot of malaria pill taking when you do fly. Look at the relative seniority on the bus vs. 73 and see in DTW and see where you'll move quicker.
02-25-2014 | 05:04 PM
#3360
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From: Urban chicken rancher.
Then, I stand corrected. Hit that in a heartbeat. The trips in LA, for junior guys, blow. Ergo, I sit in the right seat of the mighty fluff.
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