Originally Posted by MasterOfPuppets

"I expect each unfilled vacancy from this bid to result in a new-hire or furlough returnee. Vacancy 18-01V2 had 39 unfilled vacancies and I expect this current vacancy to generate upwards of 200 unfilled vacancies. While some of these may expire and need to be refreshed in future vacancies, the resulting 235 new or returning pilots provides over half our summer 2018 need. In addition, we anticipate additional new hires in the fall to support 2019 flying levels."