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Old 02-25-2014, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Oberon View Post
I live in DTW. What are the pros and con's of the 7ER, 73N, and A320?

If it were me I would take whichever of those 3 that provides the fastest movement upwards in relative seniority so you can: get off reserve quickest (if you want), or get weekends/holidays off, etc.. The pay differential between those 3 types is not that great to warrant the hit in seniority IMHO.

As buzz said, take a look at the lists. Add the caveat that current performance does not guarantee future results. The 320 in dtw has lost almost 100 positions since they opened the ny and atl bases. And who knows how many more 73's are potentially coming to dtw.

If you like west coast flying, the 73 could be you cup of tea as the 320 has lost a whole 'lotta west coast flying to it over the years in dtw. Potential downside to that is the red eye's back.
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Old 02-25-2014, 05:23 PM
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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?
I was in DTW on the 7ER for about a year 2011-2012. At the time, for all intents and purposes, it was a domestic base at the bottom of the list. Obviously you will be international qualified, but you probably won't do too much international. Pros: Great fleet (757,767) to fly, more pay after year 1. Cons: Shrinking fleet (you might get displaced and have to retrain again soon), little forward movement in seniority, more to learn out of the gate for new guys.

I'm on the 73N now (not DTW). Pros: It's an OK airplane to fly (glass etc...), pays close to ER second year, good long leg trips for the most part, growing fleet, the fleet is all very similar. Cons: Smallest cockpit of the airplanes you asked about, loud.

I can't elaborate on the 320 other than to say that you are likely to move up the quickest on it or maybe the 73N (depending on how many folks they add up there).

Congrats and welcome aboard! You guys have a great selection to pick from!!!
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Old 02-25-2014, 05:30 PM
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New Delta interview gouge posted: Delta Air Lines Pilot Interview Gouge
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Old 02-26-2014, 06:11 AM
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Not sure if this is the right thread, but can anyone with some experience or info shed some light on wether attending a job fair/conference/convention and meeting DL reps/recruiters will actually help increase your chances or move you up the pile of getting an interview?
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Old 02-26-2014, 06:47 AM
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Not sure if this is the right thread, but can anyone with some experience or info shed some light on wether attending a job fair/conference/convention and meeting DL reps/recruiters will actually help increase your chances or move you up the pile of getting an interview?
I would love to know this as well. I'm attending the WAI conference in a week just to try and get some face time.
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Old 02-26-2014, 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoilers View Post
Not sure if this is the right thread, but can anyone with some experience or info shed some light on wether attending a job fair/conference/convention and meeting DL reps/recruiters will actually help increase your chances or move you up the pile of getting an interview?
Well it definitely won't hurt your chances. Unless you don't show up dressed appropriately, or have a mustard stain on your tie.
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Old 02-26-2014, 09:49 AM
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Well it definitely won't hurt your chances. Unless you don't show up dressed appropriately, or have a mustard stain on your tie.
Is Catsup approved?
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Old 02-26-2014, 09:51 AM
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Is Catsup approved?
No but ketchup is.
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Old 02-26-2014, 10:01 AM
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It's a southern airline, I think BBQ sauce stains are preferred.

Seriously though, I feel bad for applicants today....there's almost too much gouge and information floating around out there. Recruiting conferences, fashion advice, what to study, who to get friendly with, it makes my head spin. Back before Al Gore invented the internet, I snail-mailed Delta for a paper application, filled it out, and sent it back in. I bought a suit without fretting about the color of my tie, read whatever I could find in the Library about Delta and showed up at the interview. I do remember spending a lot of time on my 'Resume'....do they even have those anymore? Looking back, I have no idea how in the world I ever got hired (and probably wouldn't get the nod today!).
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Received an interview invite today. They are scheduling for interviews in May.
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