HossHarris

Oh it’s the most boring thing ever (hopefully). but the pay and free time is absurd.

That’s 5-6 year narrowbody captain pay at delta just flying an average line … with no contract ninja-in. you can be a narrowbody captain the same year you’re hired currently. It’s not fantastic nor out of the ordinary. That’s everyday, walkin around Money. (expectation management)

You’re just out on military orders. whether you’re actively working military stuff or taking the leave, it’s all part of being out for the military. delta would have a theoretical issue if you were working for delta while on military leave … they’ve got a hard on about double dipping … but that pendulum may be swinging soon.

IIRC the specs that were controlling were for officer lodging (vice aircrew). May have been a DoD Reg but I have no recollection of where I found it

It’s an IMAGING IR missile. it doesn’t have to be hot to track…. It just has to be different than the blue sky background. And everything is different than blue sky (generally) even a white balloon with zero additional heat source.

But at least the dates all check out.

You should. stuff that isn’t bothering you now or an issue at all may get worse later. establishing that it’s service connected, even if it’s rated at 0%, is a lot easier now than it will be later. For example…I broke a big toe on AD. Fully healed. Zero issues. But it’s documented and service connected at 0%. If, some time in the future, that joint decides to be the epicenter of arthritis, or fuses up, or starts growing horns…or some other such bullshit … getting it treated will be a lot easier. same with the neck/back. Fine today. But if I can’t move it in my 60s me and the va May have to chat.

ATIS decisions are ALWAYS the number one threat. (I see what you did there)

Pffft. We’ve been to all the airports. We know where the shitters are ….

Damn near killed em

Are you a delta pilot? if not, you’re opinion will be marked down as “noted”

Of note, the vast majority of “leadership” that tried to pull off this screw job are still gainfully employed with delta

Additional flying is always optional at delta

It’s a great pre-retirement gig.

Lots of things are possible, but that doesn’t make them likely. if you end up in fighters, expect to PCS every 3 years +/- 3-6 months … usually on the minus side. You will move more often right after UPT for various training … long TDYs or full PCS’s. AFPC likes to shuffle the manning holes around. if you’re looking to homestead somewhere, consider the guard/reserves

You can always go back if you don’t like your taste of freedom and independence.

Bah! a good ETSS guy could have that place untucked in a week! (if you know … you know)

I miss the flying. I miss the camaraderie (but it’s easy to keep in touch with the bros). I don’t miss the AF

Deltas wholly owned subsidiary, endeavor, has reached an AIP. That’s the 50-60% raises.

I’m in!

Be careful not to step in sidewalk shit. It’s everywhere.

Faking a vax card is not particularly difficult ….

GPA trumps all.

There are movements in the wind to change the way instructor certs are renewed … especially once expired. but I’m sure that’ll move through the FAA at the speed of smell ….