Another factor that is creating this current lull in hiring is the fact that Republic and Endeavor hired more FOs this year then they really needed in anticipation of more aircraft/flying in 2019 through acquisitions and possible scope relief. That either didn't pan out (scope relief) or now looks like to be in later 2019 and into 2020 (increased flying/aircraft). Because of that they are overloaded with FOs right now, and FOs in classes now will see reserve times increased to what Regional FOs haven't seen in years.

Glad I got in right before this wave ended. It is all dumb luck, nothing you, I , or anybody can control. It will come again, probably sooner then we all think.