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Eric Stratton 05-21-2007 03:39 PM
Originally Posted by Apollo (Post 168918)
TRS531,

I've always held Airtran in high regard because of there successful business plan.

Since you are in Ops, would you mind giving some insight on how Airtran weighs particular items (i.e., college, military, etc.). My background includes a college degree, military officer, and management experience. My times are a long way out, but trying to plan ahead.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

V/R,
Apollo
what is their successful business plan and why do you hold it in high regard?

Fly4Pay 05-21-2007 08:44 PM
Originally Posted by Wingnutt (Post 168482)
What is the upgrade time at AirTran? Do you know if you can be assigned to the 737 as a new hire or is it straight to the 717 for everyone?
It is in fact a mix of both, depending on the class. Some are both 73 and 71, some (like mine) are 71 only. 73s will be hard to come by the rest of the year (my guess) since we aren't taking any more deliveries of 73s till '08.

Upgrade time is running about 3 years or so RIGHT NOW, though my total-crystal-ball guess is that it's going to get longer. If the Midwest thing happens, it could be even longer, at least for us junior guys.

NapalmCharlie 05-22-2007 07:16 AM
Originally Posted by Eric Stratton (Post 169015)
what is their successful business plan and why do you hold it in high regard?
Being profitable.

Eric Stratton 05-22-2007 08:36 PM
Originally Posted by NapalmCharlie (Post 169277)
Being profitable.
paying your employee's less so that you have a competitive advantage, got it. great business plan...

BCDurbin 05-23-2007 06:18 PM
Originally Posted by Eric Stratton (Post 169593)
paying your employee's less so that you have a competitive advantage, got it. great business plan...
That's better than paying them more and filing for bankruptcy! even after they take concessions! and then oh yeah furloughing a couple thousand!

tomgoodman 05-23-2007 08:19 PM
Lend an ear
 
"Everybody got a plan.....'til dey get hit!"

--Mike Tyson

Eric Stratton 05-24-2007 06:55 AM
Originally Posted by BCDurbin (Post 170031)
That's better than paying them more and filing for bankruptcy! even after they take concessions! and then oh yeah furloughing a couple thousand!
until someone comes around and does the samething to them. it will be interesting to see how they do now that everyone has come down to their relative level of pay...

Eric Stratton 05-24-2007 06:55 AM
Originally Posted by tomgoodman (Post 170096)
"Everybody got a plan.....'til dey get hit!"

--Mike Tyson
I miss mike...

320ToBearz 05-25-2007 06:28 AM
Originally Posted by Eric Stratton (Post 170211)
until someone comes around and does the samething to them. it will be interesting to see how they do now that everyone has come down to their relative level of pay...
they try to shove a concessionary TA down the pilots throat under the threat of, "if not, then the midwest merger may force midwest's contract down your throat."

that forklift joe is a swell guy.


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