Comair to be shut down 9/29
08-01-2012 | 07:35 AM
#191
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It is my hope that all the Comair threads will be officially closed on 9/29 along with the rest of the company. For whatever reason Comair has joined the list of extinct airlines.
All the threads have become the armchair quarterback blame game! I only have 6 years at Comair. But for whatever reason the company is done. I am looking at this as a fresh start. The sun will still rise tomorrow.
I already have a non airline interview next month and in the past 2 days I have had former coworker's offering to walk my stuff in at various carrier's who are about to hire. All non regional! You would have to force me at gunpoint to work at another regional! You name the company there is probably some former Comair pilot working there.
Feels like the 600lb gorilla is off my back now that the bullseye is off of us! Someone else is next. I think the regionals will continue to shrink. And really I hope they disappear.
All the threads have become the armchair quarterback blame game! I only have 6 years at Comair. But for whatever reason the company is done. I am looking at this as a fresh start. The sun will still rise tomorrow.
I already have a non airline interview next month and in the past 2 days I have had former coworker's offering to walk my stuff in at various carrier's who are about to hire. All non regional! You would have to force me at gunpoint to work at another regional! You name the company there is probably some former Comair pilot working there.
Feels like the 600lb gorilla is off my back now that the bullseye is off of us! Someone else is next. I think the regionals will continue to shrink. And really I hope they disappear.
08-01-2012 | 12:55 PM
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It is my hope that all the Comair threads will be officially closed on 9/29 along with the rest of the company. For whatever reason Comair has joined the list of extinct airlines.
All the threads have become the armchair quarterback blame game! I only have 6 years at Comair. But for whatever reason the company is done. I am looking at this as a fresh start. The sun will still rise tomorrow.
I already have a non airline interview next month and in the past 2 days I have had former coworker's offering to walk my stuff in at various carrier's who are about to hire. All non regional! You would have to force me at gunpoint to work at another regional! You name the company there is probably some former Comair pilot working there.
Feels like the 600lb gorilla is off my back now that the bullseye is off of us! Someone else is next. I think the regionals will continue to shrink. And really I hope they disappear.
All the threads have become the armchair quarterback blame game! I only have 6 years at Comair. But for whatever reason the company is done. I am looking at this as a fresh start. The sun will still rise tomorrow.
I already have a non airline interview next month and in the past 2 days I have had former coworker's offering to walk my stuff in at various carrier's who are about to hire. All non regional! You would have to force me at gunpoint to work at another regional! You name the company there is probably some former Comair pilot working there.
Feels like the 600lb gorilla is off my back now that the bullseye is off of us! Someone else is next. I think the regionals will continue to shrink. And really I hope they disappear.
08-01-2012 | 01:50 PM
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Agreed. While your anger is certainly understandable, the actions which you suggest are not a good idea. No matter whether you're a CA or FO, Delta will know who you are. Leaving an airplane at an outstation or being part of an organized sick out will guarantee bad things for your career.
There are plenty of ways to stay current. The same cant be said for cleaning your slate.
There are plenty of ways to stay current. The same cant be said for cleaning your slate.
Very true. Dal is taking not of operational issues or slow downs and it will effect your prospects here. Capt or Fo makes no difference. Don't burn any bridges. It's better than good advice, it comes from someone with knowledge that is trying to protect your careers.
08-01-2012 | 03:02 PM
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If you don't have any TPIC, chances are gonna be low. I have friends who were in same boat, most of the carriers who were hiring at the time, didn't care that you were laid off, if you didn't have CA time, they were treated like chopped liver in that regard. Good luck with future endeavors, times are tuff, hang in there.
Hopefully I get the job I interview for in about a week. Going into the Part 135 world flying Learjet's.
08-01-2012 | 03:39 PM
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Resume and Hiring tips
Trying to help the people losing their jobs after many years.
Just thinking but...
1. Flight records (logbook) If it is not up to speed you have to get your stuff out of admin quick because where would you get it from after they turn out the lights?
2. References. The Chief Pilots phone numbers (office) will go away too. Think about what/who to use then.
3. Interview sims. I flew as much autopilot off as the FSM and RVSM would allow me to prep any interview sims. I'm glad I did because the interview is a good place to do well. Having 18 years flying and not being able to fly the sim manually would not look good. I had no idea how much my skills had faded until I flew A/P off intentionally.
There are many other tips that people have and they mean well. Many of you have had the rug pulled out from under you and need to prepare quick.
Hopefully the Union has a lot more info out to help with the transition. If not ???
Just thinking but...
1. Flight records (logbook) If it is not up to speed you have to get your stuff out of admin quick because where would you get it from after they turn out the lights?
2. References. The Chief Pilots phone numbers (office) will go away too. Think about what/who to use then.
3. Interview sims. I flew as much autopilot off as the FSM and RVSM would allow me to prep any interview sims. I'm glad I did because the interview is a good place to do well. Having 18 years flying and not being able to fly the sim manually would not look good. I had no idea how much my skills had faded until I flew A/P off intentionally.
There are many other tips that people have and they mean well. Many of you have had the rug pulled out from under you and need to prepare quick.
Hopefully the Union has a lot more info out to help with the transition. If not ???
08-01-2012 | 04:34 PM
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To all the Delta pilots getting on here gloating about Comair's demise- Guys/Gals how can you? I do not know of one pilot that agreed with what JC Lawson did during the time of you guys' furlough. To take it out on an entire pilot group is shameful. Since you guys are so much better than Comair why then did MAMA DELTA not broom Lawson and his band or tell Comair take our boys or we will take you?
But out of a vindictive agenda (let's be honest) Delta decides to **** off a 1 BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT for???????????????
So all you pilots that are gloating (and how in the hell do GO -HO JETSSSSSSSS pilots get on here and start bragging) just remember- the same NORTHWEST AIRLINES management that ran that once proud airline into the ground and ****ed off every work group that worked for them- now runs NORTH....ah DELTA. Have fun kiddos- wait and see what happens in this cyclic industry once the chips are down...again.
But out of a vindictive agenda (let's be honest) Delta decides to **** off a 1 BILLION DOLLAR INVESTMENT for???????????????
So all you pilots that are gloating (and how in the hell do GO -HO JETSSSSSSSS pilots get on here and start bragging) just remember- the same NORTHWEST AIRLINES management that ran that once proud airline into the ground and ****ed off every work group that worked for them- now runs NORTH....ah DELTA. Have fun kiddos- wait and see what happens in this cyclic industry once the chips are down...again.
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08-02-2012 | 02:32 AM
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Yup, have heard from what I consider a reliable source there has been a noted spike in operational delays and cancellations due to maintenance write-ups, diverts, fatigue, etc. Above historical norms and past practice. Word is Santa is making a list of who has been naughty and who has been nice.
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