There are quite a few in that position. For years all I wanted was to fly for DAL. I had all the "astronaut equals" (ex mil, IP/ep, masters, high GPA, leadership experience, etc etc.). BUT dal wasn't hiring last year. I got hired by another major last year and am already holding a line and am very happy where I am now. While I'm sure I'd eventually get an interview at dal, it wouldn't make sense to go there now. My 2nd year pay where i am now would be greater than dal first yr pay and I wouldn't want to relive another probationary year. Its all timing... regardless I don't think u can go wrong with any of the big three.