Let me throw this out there to get the board's feedback.

I'm in a holding pattern on Delta.

Let me explain. These are some possible scenarios and concerns that I see from best to worst: (you know us pilots and scenarios)

1- Delta emerges as a stand alone carrier and succeeds. (A la Continental.) This is the most desired situation. I believe it is possible. However, I don't necessarily have confidence in Gerry nor the Board. I have asked some Delta people if they trust Gerry. I get mixed responses. Looking at the past performance of the leadership team (Gerry included), the possibility for failure could be just one more mistake away. I hate to say that, but I read and hear it in Gerry's messages. Delta is lacking someone with founder C.E. Woolman's character and integrity. Mainly, integrity. I think the trust needs to be restored from the top to the front line. It is too early for me to discern if that is possible with this leadership team.

2- Merger and furlough: IF and a big IF there is a merger, the bottom guys risk being on the street. I see it a bit irresponsible at this time to risk my current (modest and secure) living for a chance at a better and more fruitful living. When I look at the risks and benefits of getting hired at Delta right now, the risks seem large to me.

3- Liquidation of Delta. (Everyone is screwed.) I do not think the possibility for this scenarios is very likely. However, it still exists. I'm rather secure where I am for the time being to maintain a job flying. To be honest, I cannot afford to be a new hire F/O anywhere for more than two years without major change. Let alone at someplace that would hire after a whole airline worth of pilots is on the job search.

Alright, y'all... go for it.