Originally Posted by DocVoliday

Not to throw a wrench in your plans/planning, but even a -99xx SS may not be awarded your first pick. Previous Delta employees in your class get first picks (moved to the top of the list no matter what their SS# is) and recent classes have had anywhere from one to six previous D employees per class who bump those high SS# back a few picks down the list. Recently these have included former FAs, gate agents, baggage handlers, cabin cleaners, Propel participants and others who previously were Delta employees who are now hired as pilots (but have a previous employee number).