I have no knowledge if this is a fake letter, or real. A friend told me when he interviewed everyone there, except himself and one other pilot, was currently employed as a flight instructor.

That, to me, indicates they are having a hard time finding applicants with more than just the basic minimum flight times.

I saw an ad on Flight Level Jobs for someone out of Houston offering a $7500 sign on bonus.

These facts suggest to me that the email to the Republic pilots might be real. But that is just my opinion.

One thing is absolutely certain; if you don't apply, you won't be hired.