Originally Posted by Chuck D

That sounds false, since it actually seems to have quite the effect on hiring, given the apparent ban on interviewing RAH pilots. No point in getting into the question here of why an RAHer would want to apply or how many have apps in, but a few RAH pilots (some junior ones I know of) do have an app in and have also been told that they'll never get a call. They appear to have at least competitive resumes based on what I've seen of F9 hiring lately. If accurate, it's an interesting policy and not a very friendly one when we all appreciate the privilege of occupying a jumpseat sometimes.

Do you know whether this is currently the case?

Originally Posted by zoooropa

I don't know about the timeframe but there is no logical reason to exclude RAH pilots. If they want to work for F9 they will have the same opportunity as anyone else. If someone at F9 can be quoted as saying otherwise they should be called out. I can think of two or three pilots at RAH that would have a short interview process, but I also know they don't want to be "hired" at F9 so it is a moot point. If you work for RAH and want to fly at F9 you should apply.

Originally Posted by Chuck D

No one's suggesting logic is playing a part. I guess I'm specifically saying that I know of people who are applying are immediately getting a "thanks but no thanks" email, or being told "don't waste your time" by specific people. So I'm questioning whether they really have "the same opportunity as anyone else" or whether they actually have zero opportunity. Again, I do know we've had pilots apply and they're at least in the general ballpark of "qualified". Given that we seem to be hemorrhaging pilots to all majors and just about everyone in the world right now I would think we have got to have at least a single qualified candidate applying and in the vicinity of "hirable". Again, I could be wrong and perhaps F9's been hiring a few here and there.