Originally Posted by
Bucking Bar
Interesting statistic. In May - June of 2007 there were over 8,000 and I think the number was 12,200 qualified applicants. In July when I walked my buddies' stuff in (not that we're supposed to do that anymore) I was told the same numbers.
If the number dropped by 2010, it is interesting. Elvis, had you applied at Delta, NWA, or both?
Bar, in the summer of 2010 DAL & NWA were one, so it was the new DAL hiring. My DOH is Sep 2010. I remember BB telling us in indoc that there were 5,500 qualified applicants, but there were probably at least 12,000 who applied.
Flew with a lead LCA a couple of days ago and he reiterated that the company will have to hire soon, with the number of guys who could suddenly retire between 60-65, and the new rest rules that will take effect. Commuted home yesterday with a captain who lives in Ft Worth who plans on retiring at age 60, which is pretty soon for him.
I think the company would like a new contract hammered out for planning purposes before going bonkers with hiring. Plus this situation with American should prove interesting.