Virgin America. Apply via online application. Hiring initial group of check airmen. Expected to launch in 2007. Clearing regulatory hurdles. $177 million in start-up capital. Branson will hold 25% stake. 34 firm Airbus A320 orders; 70 options. Expecting operating costs to be 25-50% less than competitors.

Blackstar (Boeing 747-400)

DirectAir (Boeing 737) no web site yet; gathering investment capital

EOS (Boeing 757) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. Adding 4 757s per year until goal of 20 by 5th year of ops.

Focus Air (Boeing 747-300/-200) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. 4 aircraft on property. Pic

MaxJet (Boeing 767-200) Hiring. Operating daily transAtlantic flights. Pic

Primaris (Boeing 787, Boeing 737-800) accepting resumes via email: [email protected]. Planning 2006 launch. Operates 1 757 on charter contracts.

SelectJet (Dornier 328 Jet or similar). Undergoing FAA fitness review. To fly out of Grand Rapids, MN and St. Cloud, MN to Chicago's MDW.

Skybus. Placed order for 65 Airbus A320s in October 2006. Hiring for Check Airman positions.