Why is this question so prevalent on this forum? Delta has directly stated at multiple hiring conferences that how long you have had an application on file and how often you update it add to your score towards getting an interview. If you're military apply today! List an available start date even if its 2 years away. If you're civilian and meet the minimums there's really no excuse! I don't mean to be negative, I just want to see everyone do everything they can to help themselves get hired.