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Old 06-08-2014, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by gloopy View Post
Get in as soon as you can. Bid the most junior plane you can in a base you want. Stay there and climb the ladder fast. Once you've climbed it, keep staying there and enjoy the view. Don't throw a Captain bid in, particularly at a less desireable base, unless you want to start your QOL gains over for a raise thats going to be half lost to taxes anyway.
Now this ^^^^^ is what I'm talking about! Thanks Gloopy, great advice!
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Old 06-08-2014, 10:46 AM
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Delta intern hired with 2400-2700 hours and absolutely no pic time from a regional in ATL.

KiD must be sharp
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Old 06-08-2014, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by T45Heinous View Post
You are absolutely right!....Well...50/50.... I am an "ALL IN" kind of person, so that's why I am trying to really get this right...well at least get it right for what I want! Anyway, its not wrong to try and NOT have a crappy commute, or to seek the most job satisfaction for you and your family. Blind devotion to a job/company works for some, but if you aren't trying to better your circumstances, you might as well be a robot, IMHO. I expect it to be tough wrt commutes and reserve, what I'm trying to figure out is how to make that time the shortest possible!
I am also refreshed to see that you are not a lemming and that you are honest and are an individual. I know the hiring has started and I know most will sell their soul and change their behaviors to get hired (kind of like what I did in my mid to late 20s ). Your truthfulness might not get you hired (might show a lack of motivation or diligence in an interview-), but your dedication to what you and your family need/want is very refreshing and courageous (Probably the way I would be today).

Good Luck to whatever you choose.

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Old 06-08-2014, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by T45Heinous View Post
You are absolutely right!....Well...50/50.... I am an "ALL IN" kind of person, so that's why I am trying to really get this right...well at least get it right for what I want! Anyway, its not wrong to try and NOT have a crappy commute, or to seek the most job satisfaction for you and your family. Blind devotion to a job/company works for some, but if you aren't trying to better your circumstances, you might as well be a robot, IMHO. I expect it to be tough wrt commutes and reserve, what I'm trying to figure out is how to make that time the shortest possible!
The EtD program at Endeavor is the probably the fastest route for you.
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Old 06-08-2014, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by 14Kayr View Post
Delta intern hired with 2400-2700 hours and absolutely no pic time from a regional in ATL.

KiD must be sharp
The game of life.. Sometime it is just not fair I know of one 2 Star, with a couple of recs, that cant even get an interview at Mutha D!

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Old 06-08-2014, 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mesabah View Post
The EtD program at Endeavor is the probably the fastest route for you.
I have an interview at Delta this summer, my concerns/decision is more about trying to look into the crystal ball and see if this is what is best for us wrt basing/commuting/reserve and all the seniority games that go along with it. I applaud those who the Endeavor program will help realize their dream of becoming a pilot for Delta. I personally think it is a tough road financially and professionally to follow (obviously dependent on your financial and family situation). Good Luck!
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Old 06-08-2014, 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by T45Heinous View Post
I have an interview at Delta this summer, my concerns/decision is more about trying to look into the crystal ball and see if this is what is best for us wrt basing/commuting/reserve and all the seniority games that go along with it. I applaud those who the Endeavor program will help realize their dream of becoming a pilot for Delta. I personally think it is a tough road financially and professionally to follow (obviously dependent on your financial and family situation). Good Luck!
Commuting sucks. The only way to make it suck less is to remove the stressor elements inherent in it.
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Old 06-08-2014, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by TenYearsGone View Post
I am also refreshed to see that you are not a lemming and that you are honest and are an individual. I know the hiring has started and I know most will sell their soul and change their behaviors to get hired (kind of like what I did in my mid to late 20s ). Your truthfulness might not get you hired (might show a lack of motivation or diligence in an interview-), but your dedication to what you and your family need/want is very refreshing and courageous (Probably the way I would be today).

Good Luck to whatever you choose.

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TEN,
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I appreciate it.

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Old 06-08-2014, 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by 14Kayr View Post
Delta intern hired with 2400-2700 hours and absolutely no pic time from a regional in ATL.

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I'm assuming that's the guy born 1989 looking at a 40.5 year career at Delta. Good for him. Timing and luck.
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Old 06-08-2014, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ShyGuy View Post
I'm assuming that's the guy born 1989 looking at a 40.5 year career at Delta. Good for him. Timing and luck.
What is delta going to look like in 40.5 years?
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