Originally Posted by
Whoopsmybad
Let’s be honest too, a few years back pre-Covid, while most pilots could eventually get multiple CJOs, it wasn’t always at the same time. I know many that got a job, started said job, and then got an interview where they really wanted to be (domicile related mostly, other didn’t want to fly a 737 for the rest of his life). We all know that pilots apply everywhere until they get the job they really want. With today’s hiring numbers, those CJOs are now almost coming on top of each other. I would expect, in my completely un-insider opinion, to see more no shows or refusals for Indoc than people leaving year 1 right now.
Whoever raised the point of other major carriers having a LOT more seniority progression, that is a fact, and with pilots holding multiple CJOs, it is a factor, and we kid ourselves if we think it doesn’t. I know a few over the last couple months taking jobs elsewhere because of that. Also maybe our lack of bases in income tax free states hurts as well (FL and TX).
Agreed. I've had lots of friends get multiple CJOs within weeks of each other lately. I'd be interested to see how many people are turning down the Delta CJO for somewhere else. I'm willing to bet it's a lot higher than it's ever been since 9/11. Also, I wonder how many people just flat out decline the interview because they already have other CJOs by the time Delta gets around to calling them. I think class no-shows will always be low, because most people make their decision before confirming their class date. Or they cancel far enough in advance that Delta can just fill their spot with someone else from the pool.