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03-03-2014 | 03:15 AM

#581

Timbo

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From: Going to hell in a bucket, but enjoying the ride .

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Originally Posted by ghilis101

The 747 curse?.. Those of us that fly the whale know how hard it is to find a job... It's a dinosaur. The 400 type < an a320 type. Airbus time is gold right now.

Bingo, we have a winner!

But seriously, at DL, it's more about attitude, not TT. That's why they pay the shrink.

What was it our VP Flt. Ops said?

Oh yeah:

"Stay Humble."

03-03-2014 | 05:59 AM

#582

Roll Inverted and Pull

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From: Retired 767 Captain

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Originally Posted by UGBSM

Maybe you're exaggerating for effect. But the most junior Delta B717 Capt I see was hired in 1997 and is 49 years old.

Jughead is a 717 captain and is 46. I know, I was there when he was born.

03-03-2014 | 08:24 AM

#583

ShyGuy

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Always nice to hear of more hiring in this industry. Certainly beats the past 6 years.

03-04-2014 | 08:00 AM

#584

ghilis101

La Familia Delta

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From: B-717 FO / C-17 AC

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Originally Posted by Timbo

Bingo, we have a winner!

But seriously, at DL, it's more about attitude, not TT. That's why they pay the shrink.

What was it our VP Flt. Ops said?

Oh yeah:

"Stay Humble."

Haha, sounds like my pilot training instructors who said "you gotta eat your humble pie" Of course the other big part of that is patience. Seeing as overall across all the majors in the past year, we haven't even reached 1,000 new hires yet. And with 10,000+ looking, its all about patience and working to distinguish yourself somehow if you don't have "astronaut" qualifications. Job fairs, networking, etc. Based on these stats, I don't understand why people get angry that they haven't been hired. The industry has collectively screwed us all, so its not personal

. In the meantime, be patient NOW, and be humble, especially in your interview.

03-07-2014 | 08:51 AM

#585

P8ASW

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From: P-3C, T-44C, T-6

Medical question

Quick question, my first class medical has two waivers, eye glasses and medication for high blood pressure. Would these have any effect on my employment potential? I'm only 37, would I be seen as a risk etc?

Thanks!

03-07-2014 | 09:51 AM

#586

MPAdriver

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From: The one with a great view.

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Originally Posted by P8ASW

They did not for me or anyone else I know of.

03-07-2014 | 01:53 PM

#587

gloopy

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From: window seat

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Originally Posted by P8ASW

I don't think its a factor in the slightest. Under the old interview medical, the non-AME doctors at the professional urine sampel and worker's comp facility down by the airport (where the AMA sends all their elite, obviously) could (and likely would) delay your sign off until they were safistied (to their non-AME/no clue wanna be astronaut flight physical standards) but they rarely if ever could "down" an applicant. They could and often did, however, needlessly delay even well known and documented with the FAA issues that cost applicants several classes in seniority.

Forunately they were kicked to the curb and we no longer pay big bucks for needless harassment by people far outside the scope of their expertise.

03-08-2014 | 01:12 PM

#588

john lennon

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From: corp

Quote:

Originally Posted by P8ASW

Are you sure that medication for High Blood Pressure would be considered a waiver on your medical? I have the same 2 issues, however the eyeglasses issue is listed as a "limitation" not a "waiver." The medication for blood pressure is just something that is written on your medical application, but nowhere on your actual medical certificate should it say anything about this.

03-09-2014 | 01:35 AM

#589

P8ASW

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From: P-3C, T-44C, T-6

Not sure if it's a waiver or limitation, actually haven't even started taking it yet. If it was going to effect my employability at all, I will wait until I have a job. If not, I will probably start taking it now.

03-09-2014 | 03:49 AM

#590

BushPirate

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From: In the desert

Not sure you are an AOPA member, but it might be worth it to talk to their aeromedical department and have your issues' confidentially answered by one of their consulting AMEs. I do not have any names off the top of my head, but I know there are AMEs out there who like pilots and will do what it takes to sort out any issues with OKC direct, rather than throw you under the bus and let you figure it out on your own.