I could see some hiring in Spring 2010 for the summer peak season if the economy truly turns around in 4th quarter of this year...that's the earliest firm timeframe where I'd feel comfortable predicting some hiring...there seems to still be a trickle of folks retiring and just getting out of the industry, medicals busted, et cetera...

Why don't you do 135 once you hit 135 PIC mins? I think they're still hiring...might add some more variety to your background so you can say "you've done it all." Just a thought!!!