Originally Posted by acl65pilot

4) I was told very recently and hinted at it last night. 1700 is a school house rumor and one that has been floated on some levels. They will not publicly comment on hiring, as that is a legal tightrope that I will not discuss on here.

My guess is that they are probably looking at it and will pull the trigger on it after the bid if it is needed. I think that guys of furlough bypass may eat all of it up FWIW. Going in to late next year and 2011, we will need bodies no doubt. Do not let anyone fool you. When they are saying 100 short, they are being coy.......