Red Flag: Renewed interest in a PERP means Delta has more pilots than it wants.
Delta is smart to try to furlough off the top (the more expensive employees) before furloughing off the bottom (the least expensive employees). Still, this is not a positive sign for staffing overall, despite the fact that upward movement might result.
Republic Airways
Republic Airlines is offering reduced hiring minimums for ATP grads. ATP grads get reduced minimums (1200 TT & 500 ME) with ATP’s Regional Jet Programs. (Updated 11/4/10)