Originally Posted by gatorbird

Don't count on it until we have substantially more airplanes. They won't pull planes out of FLL to fill it (they need more to fill the current frequency voids we have now) and it'll take more than a couple of airframes out there to make a faraway base profitable (see: SJU base in 2008-09). FWIW, a buddy had Ben onboard last week and he queried about the West Coast base rumor; BBB's response was that it's possible but not for a few more years. Of course- logic now says to expect the Ontario vacancy bid at 4:59pm this Friday.

Originally Posted by gatorbird

Just got an email from COO announcing the recall of all returning furloughs (and a stated "double digit upgrade" remark). Looks like the recalls will fill into classes over 4 vacancy bids (Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr). I am of the understanding that the mandatory portion will be offered throughout this period, in seniority order (i.e.: if a recall has some loose ends to tie up they can defer as late as April, depending on seniority and class size). Likewise, the number of new-hires will be dependent on how many accept the mandatory recall. Sounds like the classes will be a mix of recalls and new-hires (unless every recall accepts the first-come classes).

Great news for a place that has had guys and gals on the street for some time. Welcome back!

Originally Posted by shiftwork

What... NO bad news and gripes from the 26%'ers??? How can this be; recalls, hiring and growth at NK???? Please inform (or put your spin) on how this is bad for the rest of the pilot group;-)

Originally Posted by yournamehere

They would be hiring weather or not we got what we deserved. They had expansion plans while you were sweating your testicles off in June. You immature logic is why the airline pilot career is going down the toilet. Enjoy...In a land of blind people, the man with one eye is king....

Cheers

Originally Posted by 319wisperer

Looks like everyone has officially been recalled. Just received an email from LS that reads:

Hi All,
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Pls call me as soon as possible if you are on the below list; as you are being recalled. Thx! 954 ***-****.

everyone is on there down to Bored who is the last guy as far as I know.

Congrats to all. Hope to see you all very soon.

-319

Originally Posted by skybolt

I've driven three Ford trucks, two Rangers and a F250 well over 150K miles each in the last 20 years. A Merc van over 100K, a Taurus over 100K, and a Focus over 100K. Yes, I drive a lot. Not once have I experienced an engine or transmission failure. My Neon did have a bad head gasket (leaking oil) at 30K. My son's Mustang went over 100K with only a head gasket failure at around 120K. My Dodge Ram sits most of the time, but it's never had more than an oil change in seven years.

But what did I say that implied anything about bailing anybody out? I said that American buyers buying American produced cars will bring back DTW. I didn't say that Americans should buy for patriotic reasons. The politics was all your idea. If Toyota produced autos in DTW, I would be saying the same thing. If you don't keep up, ALL auto manufactures sales numbers have been way down the last two years, I'm sure that some city in Japan (likely Hiroshima) is suffering the same as is DTW.

You buy what you want, I'm all about personal freedom and personal responsibility. I won't try and control your buying choices. FWIW, I'm looking at a US produced Honda Ridgeline for my next truck. US production is what matters to me. I, in fact, support American laborers.