You're probably confusing Compass for Pinnacle. Pinnacle got the SSP, which is an interview. Nothing is guaranteed job-wise, but apparently there are minimum quotas of Pinnacle guys that should be in newhire classes per month. But realistically speaking, Delta is going to hire with quality. Considering this SSP deal was formed behind DALPA's back, I don't see DALPA pilots bending over to help on any hiring issues. For example, suppose in a month they interview and then like and hire only 11 candidates. It may not be 12 as required, so what's Pinnacle going to do? File a grievance? Rock the boat? Delta holds Pinnacle at this point, and they are in complete control of what happens.

Compass has a much better deal for all their guys hired prior to Aug 2010. They will be at Delta soon.