Originally Posted by GoCats67

I think they would chose whoever had more points on their United App. (all other things being equal).

If the points for their UA App were close then I think they would chose whoever had the earlier availability date.

You are implying that there is likely a bias towards those who piloted mil aircraft, which may be true. But, keep in mind, the guy running pilot recruiting for UA is a vet, but was not a mil pilot!