The domestic 767 is fully staffed, so new hires won't be going there any time soon. The NYC 7ER category grew by about 50% in 07/08, it was a combination of growth and a dislike of being based in NYC that gave new hires the opprotunity for intl lines so early in their career.

Many pilots hired in 2001 or prior have bid into the NYC 7ER category now that the new hires have filled the reserve lines, 2 man trips and Africa flying. Don't expect to come to Delta as a new hire and hold a line on the ER 2 months after training, it's not likely to be repeated.

If you are willing to sit reserve, the ER may be an option because there is a fair amount of churn at the bottom of the list. Lots of new hires on the ER bid out on the first AE after training.