Interesting article.....

I am not a "major" guy, just wondered if anyone else found it odd/disturbing that the article repeatedly mentions seeking and interviewing only those with the best qualifications, ("Only those with the highest qualification are being asked to participate in the process") yet then clearly states we are attempting to recruit people of a certain gender or ethnic group?

If the airline (any airline) clearly says we want only best and brightest because we can afford to do that, great. Why is it then followed up with naming certain groups they are specifically looking for? I would assume if you are part of the first group, it should not matter what the second group you belong to is. (Gender/Race)

Not trying to pick a fight, and will probably get shot for it, but I certainly take issue to the implication of the letter. If the letter stated we have an eye on "White males of Anglo-Saxon descent" it would not go over well.

If you are the "best of the best' so be it, no matter your race and gender. If not, there are other jobs out there.