Apps need to be updated / resubmitted every year as the system automatically starts fresh (empty) each January. Something to do with the way they hire the box-heads but using a modified system for the pilots; better than paying for Airline apps... The pool is being drained as poolies are getting class dates at other carriers.

I think the 80&200 numbers are just to attract attention and applications. Global shipping is down and no significant expansion of express delivery services that directly affect the air district have been announced or even speculated on; note, the company is growing in other areas. The MD and 74 just saw guys displaced and have little to no open time, suggesting they are currently still overstaffed on those fleets. No signs of short staffing on the 75 and haven't heard any mumblings from the bus folks so the need at this moment in time is questionable. But, guys are constantly retiring. The other new guys I talk to agree that we may see a class or two in 2016. The contract is just as likely to increase efficiency / reduce the staffing demands as it is to do the opposite so no hiring and even a small furlough could be on the extended horizon. For your planning, the last class they would prefer to run would be in September as they avoid training during peak (end of year), so 200 is already out of the question. At this point I'd be thinking 20, maybe 30.

Brown wasn't / wouldn't be my top choice but nor would it be my bottom when stacked up against all the majors and better LCC's. There is a lot of expectations on this next contract and the guys won't accept anything less than a pretty F'in good package so maybe some good news is on the horizon........Expectation Zero