Cinco De Mayo of Ocho Cinco (may 5 '08) to be exact.

For those asking about internal recs - I was invited to interview without having one last go-around. I did however, get one on file prior to the actual interview date. I was towards the end of the cycle, though - I would imagine that those with internals would be more likely to get calls first. As things open up, guys without one will have a better shot than they do now.

I believe the app is scored - so many points for total time, jet PIC, Advanced degrees, GPA's, internal recs, etc. I'm sure each "scorring collumn" is probably weighted too - so that say a masters degree doesn't give as many points as say 3000 jet PIC. But I believe it is total score that lands you the invite - and highest scores get invited first. So guys that have a ton Jet PIC, type ratings, Doctorates, 4.0 GPA's, and Line check experience could be getting an email now without an internal rec.

I again, I BELIEVE thats how it works. I don't have any inside info - just things that have been said in the past.