Probably quite a few. But they are furloughed from something other than a regional and probably were getting a descent wage. Unless they are extremely desperate (which they just might be), they will probably want to pass up on such a job. Where ever they came from, they were probably making a lot more than republic is offering.

That's like a surgeon loosing his job and passing up an opportunity to work at a free walkin Clinic.

Now is the time, I think, we will really see if all the push for ATP requirement will really pay off. If Republic really does have a hard time filling the positions with those requirements will they either A) Increase pay or B) Lower minimums.

Everyone championed the ATP rule that it would lower supply and raise demand, thus raising pilot pay. I am really excited to see how this one plays out.