Originally Posted by
NWflyer
Right after the "300 hires" announcement a few people posted some back of the napkin math showing why Retirements + New Planes + Work Rules + Training Inefficiencies - Boneyard Planes = more than 300.
My question for those who've see a hiring cycle or two; will Delta officially announce, say, an increase to 700 pilots, or just quietly add to the class size?
I flew with the head honcho for my airplane program a few weeks ago. I asked him the 300 new hire question and he quickly responded that it would be 600 minimum. He isn't involved in the hiring process, but he rubs elbows with those who are. Take it for what it's worth.