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Old 01-27-2026 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GutterGuard
1200+ new hires is not "essentially confirmed," but I enjoy your optimism.
I’m hearing 1200-1600 leaking out of the GO. At this point I think 1200 (at a minimum) is a pretty good bet.
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Old 01-27-2026 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RStrawberry
Seen a lot of chatter that 1200+ hires is essentially confirmed for 2026. Been thinking a lot about the interview going sideways and what I’ll do different next time around. I’m really hoping that I can make a career at Delta before long, seems like there’s a lot to be excited about. Following this thread just brings a lot of good feelings out.
you may want to consider first applying to the ramp or fa position. after a few years, it’ll look good on your resume that you’re a good fit if you work hard.
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Old 01-27-2026 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Uninteresting
you may want to consider first applying to the ramp or fa position. after a few years, it’ll look good on your resume that you’re a good fit if you work hard.
I mean, this is terrible advice.
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Old 01-27-2026 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by CBreezy
I mean, this is terrible advice.
He's getting a taste of his own medicine. I fully support this advice.
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Old 01-27-2026 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by CBreezy
I mean, this is terrible advice.
have you read Rstrawberry’s posts?

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Old 01-27-2026 | 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by RStrawberry
God those 2 year upgrade people have it made….

can’t wait to be a 20 year FO. Because everyone who ever dreamed of this career certainly wanted to be a 2022 hire’s ***** for 2 decades.
Here's a good one from a guy who already got a TBNT. The hiring team did a great job filtering him out. I hope they continue to do so. Plenty of well qualified candidates out there without the attitude problem or sense of entitlement.
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Old 01-27-2026 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GutterGuard
The widebody drought continues
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it is very likely you will be able to bid to change bases from DTW or NYC 320 very quickly.
As long as the DTW320 flood continues for another 1.5 months

Just for fun, hypothetically, let's say DTW 330 or 350 was offered to a March New Hire, just how bad would their QOL be and for how long?
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Old 01-27-2026 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Ed Force One
As long as the DTW320 flood continues for another 1.5 months

Just for fun, hypothetically, let's say DTW 330 or 350 was offered to a March New Hire, just how bad would their QOL be and for how long?
Bad....long time.

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Old 01-27-2026 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GutterGuard
1200+ new hires is not "essentially confirmed," but I enjoy your optimism.

The company has, however, confirmed that they will extract more from the existing pilot group to account for growth.
Nah, 1,500-1,600 and another new x40 A359’s order excluding 35K/787 options TBA all in 26’. No one enjoys your pessimism.
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Old 01-27-2026 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Ripinpeace
Nah, 1,500-1,600 and another new x40 A359’s order excluding 35K/787 options TBA all in 26’. No one enjoys your pessimism.
This seems too good to be true. I hope it is.

Ill believe it when I hear it from HK or the General

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