It is...but also envoy have a pipeline program that started about a year ago. It seems to be maturing and most of the NH are CFIs with 2 year contract.

That should be enough to keep people coming thru the doors. Also when you advertise to the CFI that "Hey you just got your interview with AA, just wait for your number. Also you can apply from the street to every airline including AA.", it is a good deal.

Of course, nobody knows if it's going to work until the next couple of years.