So, you are constructing a scenario based on hearsay that you could see playing out, but have no real evidence to prove your point with. First it was all the 9E Captains that didn't have their bachelors degree who were the problem. and now it's compounded by all the 9E FOs with their Master/PHD who won't have a fair shot.

You are talking about maybe 1/100 pilots who have have connections solid enough at Delta to be hired straight from the right seat of an RJ. Until Delta hires no one will know the real effect of the SSP. Logically you would have upgrade opportunities come about from it and FOs turn into CAs.

Maybe I can help you redirect your negativity to something that is actually potentially a problem. That would be if CAs with competitive qualifications are held back from interviewing while CAs from other regionals are hired. Still, there will 12 seats in a class minimum, which is more than there would have been from 9e otherwise.

Thanks for your continued concern for those of us at 9e. Like an angel on our bedpost.