Originally Posted by
robthree
I count 133 402 Captains on the Seniority List published today, plus 10 "PIC" qualified FOs who should upgrade in the next few months, and I think there were 136 positions on the bid. So there are a few immediate vacancies, and I'd guess the current rate of hiring will continue, but I don't see the flood gates opening this year.
I definitely don't know about flood gates either, but I can definitely imagine some hiring to cover attrition as the year goes on. Lots of people getting recalled, getting new jobs, etc. all of a sudden.