Originally Posted by
Lrjtdriver
Does anyone know if JB slowed down pilot hiring due to the Corona Virus? I understand from a recent article that hiring has decreased for front line and support staff initially. I did complete my audio interview recently and I am waiting for the next step in the hiring process which takes time normally.
As of now they are saying they aren’t slowing pilot hiring. But nobody truly knows how long that will last at this point. Right now loads are decent, but April bookings have fallen off a cliff. We can withstand a bad month or two. But we cannot fly empty or even half empty planes forever. If nobody is flying, I cannot imagine classes will continue indefinitely as currently stated. I’d say that’s true for all airline hiring right now...those decisions will likely evolve on a day by day and week by week basis, and I don’t think there is anybody on this board or in our (or any) c suites who truly know how this will play out and affect our industry. We are all along for the ride at this point. Let’s hope everyone starts going on with their lives and flying normally again soon.