I applied 4 times with zero response. I was flying and living in Memphis at the time. My cousin lives in Miami so I asked her if I could use her address on my résumé. With her permission I emailed the Chief Pilot, John Passwater, at 2am and he called me about an interview at 9am the same day. They REALLY do prefer local pilots. One guy in my new hire class nearly a year ago lived in Arizona and was hired. 2 were Florida residents. In my class of 4 pilots, 2 had ATP's with 737 type ratings, jet time, but no experience in type, one only had a Commercial license with an SIC type in the 737 and also in the Embraer 170 along with FO experience in the 737. And then there was me who was the odd man out. I had +1000 PIC turboprop in the ATR 72 with zero jet time or types, but I had an internal recommendation from a company instructor.

From what I know there is currently a class of 4 going on with plans for February and March classes of 4 each. I believe interviews for Feb. have been completed and I am unsure of the interviews for the March class.

Good luck!