I waited for 26 months from 02 to later in 04. You aren't hired until you are sitting in class with an ID badge and a seniority number.

I think we had almost 400 in the pool back then, so if they have 300 now you could be in for a similar wait if they scale back planned growth as they have indicated they might do.

You have to keep your options open, don't turn down any interviews or potential jobs just because you are in the pool.

SW was great to me while I was in the pool, sending LuvLetters and stuff on a regular basis, but I had to find employment to feed my family in the mean time. Luckily I fell into a different gig and was too entrenched to switch gears when the class offer finally came.

Bottom line: Don't stop pursuing options until you hit the regulated age and the firetrucks hose off your jet on the way into the ramp.

FJ