And another thing...everybody seems so hung up on hours as why they're not getting the call. I've heard from very reliable sources that once you have enough hours to establish credibility/experience (as defined by your type of aircraft or type of operation), you have enough. What else does this guy have to offer. For comparison, here's the general makeup of all the guys/girls I met over 3 days plus individuals I talked to from the previous weeks.

Retiring/recently retired mil: right now...almost all were military commanders. One guy was offered a job 1 year away from his retirement date!

Separating mil: Formal training IPs (UPT/FTU/RAG, etc) & SEFE/NATOPs.

Guard/Reserves: mix of old & young. Same as above.

121: Capts 1 Emirates (FO I think).Legacies welcome. All did more than just fly the line.

1 Corporate guy.

Almost all had multiple Delta recs...usually with some seniority.

It sure appears the types of "extra effort" that makes one successful inside tand outside the cockpit is what makes one successful here too.

That's the typical gene pool for now.