Originally Posted by
eaglefly
Really, only a little more than 1/3 can consider themselves likely to transfer to AA in the future. Perhaps 150 numbered guys and 824 through an arbitration award. The rest depend on a promise by management, so that's another 1800 pilots or so.
As for Eagle pilots problems with union cronyism, abuse and corruption, many former Eagle pilots are at AA, so I'm sure this ridiculous scene is not an unkown.
The preferential hires were the result of a grievance settlement. The new thing of offering interviews to those hired after 10-11-2011 is the one that is just a management promise.