Originally Posted by flyguy81 (Post 831082)

Who knows what it is? I've almost twice that with no training failures, 2 degrees, and no email yet. Had the app on file and regularly updated since early 2008.

Not getting my hopes up since there's probably 10k apps on file, but it's nice to dream.

Originally Posted by Eric Stratton (Post 831096)

a buddy sent me an email and told me they only had around 2100 apps. seems low to me but that's what he was told.

Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy (Post 831042)

Regarding the flow thru, DAL management is not very fond of this program.

First, the program is difficult to plan for because Compass and Mesaba can hold line pilots for 90 days, management and linecheck pilots for up to 9 months. When Delta hires, they hire to have out on the line as soon as possible.

Second, DAL does not interview these folks and thus has no say in the quality of the product. (I'm not slamming the pilots of Compass or Mesaba, no disrespect meant, just stating the reality of the program). Management has acknowledged that some of those pilots do not have a college degree and thus will end up working for DAL. They're not happy about this. However, future pilots hired by Compass and Mesaba will be required to have degrees.

Originally Posted by JungleBus (Post 831049)

There's an easy solution for DALPA to present to the company, at least for resolving the CPS flow: bring the E175s to mainline. Otherwise, the company should be told to pound sand if they're looking to get out of the flow, as it proved to be a very effective furlough preventer the last few years.

Originally Posted by Ad Lib (Post 831073)

Management already has their 100 seat jet. The Type carries up to 122 seats. It is currently restricted to 76 seats.

Somehow the political center of gravity will have to change for our union to show any interest in unity and restoration.

Originally Posted by KC10 FATboy (Post 831107)

That isn't going to happen and they've said so publically. What they don't like is not controlling the product or having a say in who gets hired.

I think DAL should renegotiate the flow through so that they have a representative on the hiring boards.

What happens if a pilot decides to leave Compass/Mesaba, but then "runs into" trouble during training? Can that pilot go back to Compass/Mesaba without giving up seniority?



The 50 seaters are toast. However, as stated by management, the 100 seater is the MD-90. They are so cheap and their efficiency is on par with other aircraft (if not better). The bonus is that they can carry more than 100 passengers if needed. This means, they don't have to spend 20-30 million on a new aircraft.

Originally Posted by hiplainsdrifter (Post 831121)

Funny, been with two different Regionals in my career thus far, and respectfully, both said they had the best training department too. ;)

Originally Posted by hiplainsdrifter (Post 831121)

Funny, been with two different Regionals in my career thus far, and respectfully, both said they had the best training department too. ;)