4...yep 4 military guys turned down in one group this week. Plenty of sharp regional guys and some 121 guys getting the nod now.

High time issues? We have some former world MD-11 captains with tons of hours in class and fresh on the line. I was on a trip with my FO--a former Ryan Air check airman with gobs of hours--when he was awarded 757 captain on this last bid.

Apply. Network. Do some voodoo with some chicken parts. But don't give up...and don't let anyone tell you that you cannot get hired here.

You might want to bring your own HEPA mask to work, however. (Sigh).