Delta Hiring News
09-09-2014 | 04:21 AM
#5431
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Joined: Feb 2007
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That "pilots senior to you bidding X" page is nearly worthless. The total senior can be someone who has it as #10 on their preferences and will likely get something else first, it also does not count freeze or percentages in category - particularly prevalent for commuters - where a pilot might bid it at the percentage for a line holder or higher, thereby allowing a 0% bidder to get the slot at a lower seniority.
I have personally seen an award where I had over 70 pilots senior to me 1st choice. Bid what you want and be ready to fly it. If you don't really want it don't bid it. There is a lot of movement taking place and you might be well served by waiting a bit for what you really want.
I have personally seen an award where I had over 70 pilots senior to me 1st choice. Bid what you want and be ready to fly it. If you don't really want it don't bid it. There is a lot of movement taking place and you might be well served by waiting a bit for what you really want.
It'd be nice if that function were more usable , but it's not.
09-09-2014 | 05:39 AM
#5432
Doesn't Get Weekends Off
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,599
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That "pilots senior to you bidding X" page is nearly worthless. The total senior can be someone who has it as #10 on their preferences and will likely get something else first, it also does not count freeze or percentages in category - particularly prevalent for commuters - where a pilot might bid it at the percentage for a line holder or higher, thereby allowing a 0% bidder to get the slot at a lower seniority.
I have personally seen an award where I had over 70 pilots senior to me 1st choice. Bid what you want and be ready to fly it. If you don't really want it don't bid it. There is a lot of movement taking place and you might be well served by waiting a bit for what you really want.
I have personally seen an award where I had over 70 pilots senior to me 1st choice. Bid what you want and be ready to fly it. If you don't really want it don't bid it. There is a lot of movement taking place and you might be well served by waiting a bit for what you really want.
09-09-2014 | 05:41 AM
#5433
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 391
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From: Utah Chapter
1st off, I'd like to publicly apologize to you Buzz. I thanked a zillion people and have no idea how I forgot to talk to you. Please accept my apology and understand that it was only my own inability to remember the long list of people who had some part in helping me prep for my interview, not any malice on my part.
As to my advice to Ponce. He and I are very good friends, my message to him is the strongest encouragement I could've given him on a public board and he knows it. I also called him immediately after I found out via this board to offer my congratulations and offered to help in anyway possible. I see how somebody who doesn't share our background could see my message differently, but to quote our administration, this is a phony scandal, there's nothing to see here.
As to my advice to Ponce. He and I are very good friends, my message to him is the strongest encouragement I could've given him on a public board and he knows it. I also called him immediately after I found out via this board to offer my congratulations and offered to help in anyway possible. I see how somebody who doesn't share our background could see my message differently, but to quote our administration, this is a phony scandal, there's nothing to see here.
No dog in the fight as to Buzz accepting Mike's apology either, but it looks pretty genuine.
Oh, and Ponce, check your PMs. Trying to pass some gouge to you, but can't do it if you stay NORDO.
09-09-2014 | 06:15 AM
#5434
Line Holder
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 55
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From: Right
I'll ask the generic hiring question at risk someone has answered it a hundred times but is there any chance to get an interview with Delta in the next 5 years with no mgt jobs, military time or PIC time?
What about part 61 checkride busts. I have one bust way back in the day but a clean 121 record..
Thanks
What about part 61 checkride busts. I have one bust way back in the day but a clean 121 record..
Thanks
09-09-2014 | 06:17 AM
#5435
Works Every Weekend
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,506
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From: 737 ATL
09-09-2014 | 06:20 AM
#5436
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 7,413
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Insert lighten up francis pic here...
09-09-2014 | 06:39 AM
#5437
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Still in one
In most cases I agree with you here, but what guys are saying about the 717 is that very junior guys (14 Hires) have very few guys senior to them bidding the category. In this case the feature is very useful in predicting how junior that seat will go. I'm an 07 hire and when the bid closed there were only 30 guys senior to me total bidding the category. I'd almost bet money we see 07 hires awarded 717A in NYC.
09-09-2014 | 06:49 AM
#5438
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Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,799
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From: 330 B
I'll ask the generic hiring question at risk someone has answered it a hundred times but is there any chance to get an interview with Delta in the next 5 years with no mgt jobs, military time or PIC time?
What about part 61 checkride busts. I have one bust way back in the day but a clean 121 record..
Thanks
What about part 61 checkride busts. I have one bust way back in the day but a clean 121 record..
Thanks
09-09-2014 | 07:42 AM
#5440
Stuck Mic
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 1,059
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I don't quite understand your question. But I did mention in answering the question, that I have received a letter of warning in the past but that I recently requested the status of such things from the FAA which turned up no record. As I said, warning letters only remain on one's record for 18 mos I believe and Im sure DL knows that. Everyone says full disclosure is the best policy so I just wanted some other opinions.
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