Most recent FDX class: 35 pilots-2 hired as pro instructors, 33 hired to the line. 70% military experience. 30%- a smattering of other types. 13 were hand picked for the MD-11 due to C-17 or any MD experience. Seniority for them was based on last four of SSN- highest number was best seniority number. Of the 20 remaining- 3-767, 4-757, 1-777, 12-Bus. Picked based on last four of SSN- highest chose first. All planes were to MEM.

One from AA, one from UAL, one from SWA- people are making the decision based on personal / family choice.

VP of Ops: 206 will retire in '16- confirmed.
7k current and qualified apps on file.
Window is open- apply and update often. Don't apply and you can't update while 'waiting in line.'
Expect 30+ per month each month for the rest of the year. (All subject to change I'm sure....)
Lots of blue suits each day in the lobby.
How people got the job? The overwhelming answer was: 'networking.'
Some waited years for the opportunity- some only a couple of months.

Best of luck!