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It seems like Imapilot may be fluent in an ancient language known as Gibberish!

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Originally Posted by Flying (Post 378676)

On a (somewhat) related note, I've been looking at the projected staffing 22D2 report (Pilot Resources and Scheduling, near the top on the right). It forecasts the number of pilots needed in September, and it shows a significantly smaller number than the February 22D3 below it (to the tune of 700 folks). Any experienced DAL guys know what to make of that? Is this the domestic cutback showing up? If so, why is it also reflected in the Intl categories (JFK ER, for instance)?

Thanks!

The 22D2 only shows active line pilots, the 22D3 includes management pilots, instructors, MLOA, STD, LTD pilots. THey in essense provide two different types of info, and you cannot compare them to each other. At least that's what I remember from 8 years ago.

Thats what happens at the computer with BEER!!! I should never drink and type.:o What I was trying to say was what a difference there was in the three different airlines reactions to the current oil problems. UAL stopped classes abrubtly(last minute, very little warning), NWA sent everyone in their last class to sit FE cargo reserve out of Alaska and Delta opened many ac and bases for its new hires to choose from. So the new hires at Delta didn't get a crap sandwich shoved in their face. IE Treated better. Reflecting a previous post about the way that Delta treats it's new hires. Again, maybe its just coincidence that this all happened this way.;)

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Originally Posted by Flying (Post 378676)

The 22D2 report is based on the minimum number of pilots to meet the contractual obligations for each category. The actual staffing for each (I believe is 22D3) is what you can plan each category to have in it. The 22D2 report is always lower since it is the minimum threshold required to meet our contract. The actual staffing will always be higher due to leaves, training, vacations, etc. In essence, the 22D2 report really means nothing to regular line pilots. The 22D3 is what we should be concerned with. I got this from Crew Planning a couple of days ago.