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Old 12-06-2015 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Sailor
Nor a great contract or just a contract will ever keep people from going after their goals, specially here at NK. Don't worry, don't sweat it, we will have pilots.
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Old 12-06-2015 | 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sailor
It was a reference towards the "better information MEC" comment, not towards you.
Is it not "better" from two years ago? Or from 8 years ago? I am not saying it is perfect.
Old 12-06-2015 | 06:23 AM
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Is it not "better" from two years ago? Or from 8 years ago? I am not saying it is perfect.
Ok it's better, now I'm reminded to wear the pin and the lanyard, support the pac, burn jepps, summer, fall, winter and spring Ops, check for Jumpseaters, etc. nothing new. Nothing that we weren't getting with the ALPA magazine. As a matter of fact, I find the iNK magazine more informative and much more entertaining that the MEC weekly phone calls.
Old 12-06-2015 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Chimpy
Hope we get something soon. I know of an ACY F/O Going to SWA (maybe have left already) and a few waiting for class dates at UAL. These aren't new-hires either

FWIW, according to DELTAs monthly hiring thing their MEC puts out, there has only been 4 Spirit pilots that went there from here since 01/14
That stat is why I laugh when I hear FOs and CAs say "Forget this place, im putting my stuff in with (insert Legacy carrier)." Some are under the impression that Delta will call as soon as they hit submit on their Airline App..."This guys has an A320 type and time in type...call him!!"
Old 12-06-2015 | 09:00 AM
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That stat is why I laugh when I hear FOs and CAs say "Forget this place, im putting my stuff in with (insert Legacy carrier)." Some are under the impression that Delta will call as soon as they hit submit on their Airline App..."This guys has an A320 type and time in type...call him!!"
Hahahah I know. I think like 90% of the new hires are flows
Old 12-06-2015 | 09:10 AM
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Give it another couple of years the big 3 are just getting warmed up.
Old 12-06-2015 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Sailor
Ok it's better, now I'm reminded to wear the pin and the lanyard, support the pac, burn jepps, summer, fall, winter and spring Ops, check for Jumpseaters, etc. nothing new. Nothing that we weren't getting with the ALPA magazine. As a matter of fact, I find the iNK magazine more informative and much more entertaining that the MEC weekly phone calls.
whatever dude... there is always something to b about right?
Old 12-06-2015 | 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Normann
whatever dude... there is always something to b about right?
Yeah dude!!
Old 12-06-2015 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Chimpy
Hahahah I know. I think like 90% of the new hires are flows
At American, your number is close to correct.

Otherwise, I don't think it's as tough to "break in" at UA (0 flows) and DL (at most 50% flow?) as many think, given one has a solid resume, internals, and patience.

I think what holds a lot of people back is simply the time and effort it takes to submit and maintain a quality application. Just my .02
Old 12-06-2015 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by kansas
At American, your number is close to correct.

Otherwise, I don't think it's as tough to "break in" at UA (0 flows) and DL (at most 50% flow?) as many think, given one has a solid resume, internals, and patience.

I think what holds a lot of people back is simply the time and effort it takes to submit and maintain a quality application. Just my .02
Well, take Delta and the estimate of 50% flows...so the remaining 50% lets factor in

-"demographically desirable" hires
-Military
-Children of Delta pilots
-High college gpa, Check airman, etc....

How many spots left for good pilots who arent in one of the above groups?
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