Originally Posted by
dirtysidedown
Ok, so if you have two applicants, one white male,a woman or minority with the same qualifications and no negative problems against them who do you think is getting hired, give me a break. This is more of a situation when the airlines are "extremely picky" when limited hiring is occuring like now. I mean does anyone else agree with me?
Whether it is true or not, what purpose does it serve to spread the rumor? All it does is discourage people from applying, or give them something besides themselves to blame for not getting hired.
To expand the point... I was discouraged from applying to NWA. In the late 90's I heard from many people that NWA didn't like fighter guys. I think that was one of the generally accepted rumors at the time. Also, I didn't know a single person that worked there. Turns out, NWA was the only call I got. Glad I didn't listen to the rumor.
I'll be amazed if there is ever a new hire class at Delta where white males are under-represented.