Originally Posted by Flyby1206

First off, it never hurts to push your application through and give it a shot, PM me if you want a referral. Secondly, I do NOT have any inside info on how/if/when or any specifics on integrations with AA or other opportunities, BUT that being said... AE needs to attract newhires, and we cant offer 2yr upgrades right now. We can offer career advancement opportunities to AA if something can be negotiated by all 4 parties (AA, AE, APA, ALPA). ALPA and APA have apparently come up with some sort of agreement and are presenting this to the company (AE and AA) on Sept 18. We will hear within the next month or two the results. I doubt there will be any sort of straight integration, but I would expect some sort of guaranteed AA seniority # after a certain period of time at AE such as after 3 years you automatically get a # at AA if you want to bid for better equip and payscales or some sort of exclusive hiring from AE when AA starts to hire again. Again, I stress this is pure speculation and rumor, so take it with a grain of salt. Good luck to all!