I for one thinks that the hiring folks do a great job. In my 2010 class we had a tremendous group of talented and interesting people with a variety of backgrounds (Mil/civilian). Everyone brought something to the table in more ways than I could have imagined.

Personally I'd like to see Delta hire the pilots Delta wants with no strings attached. That doesn't mean that I believe we should back out of previously signed agreements. The Compass and Mesaba guys I have met are all great people and talented individuals who are every bit as qualified to be Delta pilots as the next. The PNCL agreement baffles me a bit and I'll pass on the concept but hey a deal is a deal.

Let's not forget that there are a few pilots who successfully interviewed at Delta in 2010 who unfortunately never received a class date. We also have a few former NWA poolies who never interviewed at DAL and are still waiting for an opportunity. I'm good friends with one who is a former RJ check airman and current assistant chief pilot. I'd like to see those folks (DAL and NWA poolies) get a shot this time around.