Anybody know if the company has put out hiring projections as in how many they need to hire?

400 by end of next year. 220 for AA, 150-160 to cover flows.

Cool thanks!

400 new hires at a 450 pilot company is pretty crazy

62 airplanes by end of 2015 will require total 650-700 total pilots is my guess.

Is it still impossible to get hired here without a degree?

That sounds about right.

210 +/- pilots for AA and then 150+/- flows left.

What about attrition outside of flows? Do you suppose there is any appreciable amount?

During the conference call after the American flying was announced they mentioned an estimated need for 450+ Pilots in the next 18 months for flows, new flying and attrition...right in line w/ what everyone is saying

Apparently so... I applied in February with an ATP, A 170/190 PIC type rating, over 500 hours and current in the airplane and presently employed by a 121 carrier.... No 4 year degree so no call...