for the big $$$$$$$

who can afford to ?

Fact is, the CPZ guys are in a good position. Once the movement starts the flow UP will work. The near term is the big X factor but the movement will happen and those in position at CPZ will be able to take full advantage of it. Like everything else in this industry its a risk but the potential reward is there. More so than other regionals anyway. time will tell

What happens with a flowdown??? Works both ways

As of now it does not look like there will be a flow down. There seems to be a new class starting every month and 6 upgrades were posted in the vacancy bid today.

Don't speak so soon. We'll see what happens to that X factor next month.



Losses drive more job cuts at Delta
Megan Kuhn, Washington DC (07Aug09, 23:32 GMT, 152 words)

More job cuts are forthcoming at loss-making Delta Air Lines, which reported a net loss of $257 million for the second quarter of 2009.

The recession, along with the H1N1 virus, has driven down the Atlanta-based operator's revenues by more than $3 billion during the first six months of this year.

"That equates to more than $40,000 in lost revenue per employee," Delta CEO Richard Anderson and Delta subsidiary Northwest Airlines CEO Ed Bastian say in a memo to company officers and directors. They add that they do not expect revenues to improve significantly this year.

So, Delta must eliminate more salaried positions beyond the management and administrative posts cut during the past 18 months, the CEOs say.

They note that previous frontline cuts occurred though voluntary programmes. "However, we must more aggressively manage general and administrative costs," they say.

In addition, Delta will trim its budget for vendors and professional services.

Source: Air Transport Intelligence news

Fact is they AREN'T referring to Pilots in that memo. With the current plans in place they really don't want to furlough Mainline pilots, & hav ZERO PLANS to do so now or in the future. Every week we buy DECREASES our chances of getting furloughed.

How tasty is the cool aid you drink my friend?!?! "ZERO" plans??? You must be a pretty connected guy to be so sure. I on the other hand, the common pee on, wonder what delta will do on a single operating certificate and over 12500 pilots, many of which are redundant and only needed on 2 operating certificate bases. Would you mind clearing that up next time you're in your "ZERO" plan theory meeting with the big boss?

Also, in reply for the guy that said compass is in great position, etc... etc...
If compass is such a great position right now, why are people leaving the company and why is the company the ONLY one right now hiring people without any growth? Why would people leave such a great opportunity?

Not sure of anyone leaving, maybe one or two. CPZ's block hours are being increased heading into the fall, which requires more crews.

Ummm.....just ask any American Eagle pilot, in particular FOs or junior CAs, that were around for the flushback from American.