Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
It is true that 600 is the official word from flight ops now. I have not heard 800 yet from the kremlin, but that would not be surprising.
A maximum of about 100 of those can be Compass, and a slightly larger portion will be Endeavor. They strive to have at least a 65/35% ratio of civilian to military. That leaves quite a bit of room for those wanting to get hired, particularly if the number increases above 600.
Not sure what you mean by hiring from the inside... there are very few intra-company transfers to flight ops.
Good luck with your flying!
80,
I've seen on here several times folks pushing the rumor of 600 hires vs. the 300 that I've read from official company info. I'd LOVE it to be 600... but I have not been able to find any official non-rumor in-writing source saying anything but 300. Where are you getting 600 as the "official" word? Even SD's recent flight ops memos have all said 300 "and this number may change" sort of verbage.
Hoping you or someone can actually point to this in writing--it would be good news if not just a wishful thinking rumor.
Thanks!