That's the problem. From the rank and file pilots who write letters and try to elevate our profession by bringing in those we respect, admire, and trust we get crickets. The System is broken.

Spoke to two consultants off the record. They were initially baffled by what's going on, but now have come to the conclusion that the hiring matrix at UAL is intentional indeed.

What pilots are looking for and what pilots care about is not what HR cares about. They are in control. Pilots have no say, no input, and without those have no control.

When a LOR gets submitted, an applicant shouldn't get crickets and then go to DAL. That person should get a red carpet treatment and go into a different (more important) stack than those completely off the street.

If ALPA's true goal is to take back the profession, then I recommend we get ALPA involved in our hiring process. ALPA members, and ALPA leaders need to find a way to pry open the door to this room of silliness.