Originally Posted by
UPSFO4LIFE
I think the 300 number is more of a lack of current staffing due to OCV vacation elections, retirements and the 747-8 arriving in the near future. These new aircraft initially will be replacements for the new cockpit installations in current aircraft starting next year.
Not according to HR. The 301 hires announced for 2017 are not for the 747-8s arriving this fall.