They also had 157 unfilled 777/787 FO positions. The capt positions might be filled next month or in a coupla months with another bid. I know they train pretty quickly, but I know of a few Capt's still awaiting training after 4 months and still not scheduled. Or, they just overman other, more senior bases and start/end with DH. Or, they just build the rotation to be covered by other bases from start to finish with more scheduled block hours (shift of flying). I feel certain, that their mgt will figure it out and/or just not expand the flying as rapidly. Hardly a crisis. OBTW, do they still add the "homily" during the interview of "We hire Captains at Delta"? It's not like the pilots we hire aren't well qualified....same for UAL and AA