I know there are several claims that there were qualified people who were not displaced, but I have been skeptical as well. Partly because hiring DECs requires a standing bid and what I have said before about paying for DECs if they already have people qualified that could be displaced.

The company knows better than anyone how many are qualified when they have a vacancy. There may be a few more DECs that are in the process and get hired, but I doubt we will see many more.

I also think that we are going to see another wild swing in offerings on the bid. Just like we have seen in hiring. Classes of all 175 and then classes of all 145. If you think you can wait and out guess the system, you WILL get Envoyed.

While I do think there would be a significant group that would be attracted by a LAX base, I still have my doubts. I wouldn’t hold my breath or make any plans for it happening.

Disclaimer: Like everyone else. My comments are worth what you pay for them and past performance isn’t necessarily indicative of the future.