I forgot that 737s were immune to black ice.
You do realize that's a bunch of regional pilots yelling at each other on guard calling each other Delta, right?
Back on subject, Delta values TPIC in their hiring process, whether it be military or civilian (erdude is way off reservation in his logic). They want people who have made command decisions in the past and are comfortable leaders, however a small handful of FOs have been hired this round.