Originally Posted by
The Duke
As the flow will likely be canceled, I cannot see Delta hiring large numbers of CPZ and Mesaba pilots with the existing pool of applicants out there. If anything, I would expect Delta to move away from hiring pilots in large numbers from these 2 carriers as this would likely disrupt their ability to feed for Delta...the very reason Delta is likely selling these 2 carriers. This was one of the inherent problems in the flow-up in Delta's eyes.
It seems that future attrition at Delta due to retirements will be your strongest form of job protection going forward.
You could be right, but I see it just the opposite. Now that they no longer own CPZ and Mesaba, I would argue Delta could care less and just hire the best applicant out there.
Plus, if you're really into conspiracy theories and Delta wants to win more Mesa type nonperformance suites, hiring more CPZ and Mesaba guys helps. Ok, ok, I'll take the foil out of my hat
