Originally Posted by
aviatorict
Also in regards to this, any intel as to whether it is a negative mark if you want to leave for somewhere else but apply to AA later?
Not street hiring a WO pilot is of immediate benefit to AA. (setting aside potentially losing them to another airline).
Not hiring a former WO pilot hurst them immediately, helps a competitor immediately and only has potential benefits down the line if WO pilots become afraid to leave ... this assuming the WO even exists in a year.