Originally Posted by
Huskypilot
Now that the majors are slowing the hiring down, is Envoy going to slow their DEC hiring as well?
I think it's highly likely that Envoy will continue hiring DECs for at least another 6 months. I am basing that prediction off of growth plans (19 "new" E170/E175s in 2024, 12 new E175s beginning in 2025) and attrition (about 40 a month including flow of 16 captains to AA most months). Attrition may slow but it's unlikely to stop completely. I think Envoy still needs DECs to fuel growth plans, and if attrition slows dramatically, it will take awhile to feel the change. This is all speculation however, I don't think the people with any power are posting here. I would be very surprised if the DEC bonus isn't extended.
My sources say that everyone in the last Indoc, FOs and DECs, were all assigned ORD. A trainee in my jump seat said his class was the last one where FOs could choose any base. I bet there will be choices for FOs again after the next bid award in early April.