Originally Posted by
Xray678
IMHO they are debating about how much to backfill. Backfill is really the only variable once an AE or released. They never have to award the number of posted vacancies.
I agree. On the last AE, they said there might be displacements on the ER on this bid. No displacements but with 15 NYC A330 A openings, they may need to backfill if ER guys bid off, lest they be short again this summer. Plus, one of the 717 sims is just coming back on line at the Delta training center so that could be a factor too. Not to mention scambos comment on the 777 and 747. Saw two 747's doing military charters in the past 3 days. One in HHN and one in BWI. If there are going to be mil charter opportunities, it would be a shame to get short on pilots.