For full disclosure, anyone interested in applying to the new United should understand that there are 1436 furloughed UAL pilots that still have seniority numbers and recall rights.

Some of the furloughees have accepted class dates on the CAL side, but still have recall rights (and senority numbers) on the United side. It may sound confusing, but here's the important thing to remember:

New hires at the (new) United have 1436 pilots that can elect to return to the property when the UAL side of the operation recalls. At some point in the future there will be an SLI and the furloughed UAL pilots will return to a combined company ahead of those hired in 2012 and beyond. Pilots hired to either the CAL or UAL side of the new United should be prepared to be on the bottom of the list for at least 3-4 years. Some furloughees may not return so forecast attrition based on age 65 retirements vs. returning furloughees may accelerate. Additional flying, changes in work rules, and the number of furloughees that elect to return could also create the need for additional manpower. It's important for potential new hires to understand that the new United is not a place where you'll be off reserve anytime soon.