Message from Ryan Gumm,

"As I’ve outlined in previous communications our business strategy will streamline our operation into a single-fleet operator to become the premier two-class regional partner for Delta. The timeframe by which we will operate only the CRJ-900 has been accelerated by our pilot attrition and hiring challenges. As a result, Delta has been seeking other carriers to operate CRJ-200 50-seat aircraft since earlier this year.
Later today, you will see news about the addition of Air Wisconsin to the Delta Connection family. Delta has reached a conceptual agreement with Air Wisconsin to fly CRJ-200s previously operated by Endeavor. Although this agreement is still being finalized, the target is for Air Wisconsin will begin flying their first five Delta Connection aircraft in January, with an additional 2-3 aircraft added per month, through October 2015, with a goal of operating 26 aircraft. Additionally, SkyWest has received two former Endeavor CRJ-200 aircraft and will receive 12 total planes. As a fellow Delta Connection carrier, I want to welcome Air Wisconsin into the network and we want to do everything we can to smoothly transition our aircraft to both Air Wisconsin and SkyWest.
This news aligns with our stated objective of focusing on our CRJ-900 flying. I’m confident that by eliminating our 50-seat flying, we will be able to position Endeavor for a much more stable future. We have a strong commitment from Delta to operate 81 aircraft through 2020; with your commitment to safety, operational excellence, and the Delta brand, I feel good about our ability to deliver on that commitment."

Delta had a "strong commitment" to have Endeavor continue to fly the 200's. I'm willing to bet that the 81 900's will start to be distributed to other DCI carriers starting in June. 1600 pilots on the list, 60-70/month attrition leaves around 1100 by June. The Director of flight ops says they are looking at a target number of 1300 pilots. GOOD LUCK!!