People who are worried about why we aren't hiring need to calm down. Our training department is simply too busy transitioning to even think about bringing on new pilots. I just finished transitioning to the bus, and I waited 6 weeks to begin IOE. Most people are waiting 8 weeks or more, and they have more pilots finishing every day. At one point the woman who schedules IOE said she had 70 pilots in queue. That's almost 1800 hours of IOE! I know we are getting 2-3 new check airmen, but that all needs to settle down before the company brings on new folks.

October is an accurate estimate for our next new hire class. I called someone involved with hiring to ask about the company's plan for a friend who received the "We'd like to move forward with your application" email, and I was told they will start sending good applicants the video interviews in June.

If you're trying to come here just be patient and remember that nobody is getting hired ahead of you right now. Good luck! If you're not a jerk I hope you get it!