Originally Posted by
Chinabug
Interesting read from the beginning. Getting ready to retire from 20 yrs in MIL fighters and can only speak for my buds in the same boat: All are applying to FDX and SWA. Nobody wants to touch the others right now due to climate, pay, and uncertainty. Suppose things will change if the first 2 say no but the AA, UAL's, etc are not getting their "pick of the litter". Interesting to see how this translates when the current pilot pool dries up...
What if FedEx and SWA don't offer you a job? Will you stay in until they do?
DAL had 5,500 applicants last year and hired 148 "off the street".