So I saw on ExpressJet's Pilot Recruting Facebook page that some of ExpressJet's pilots began training at United.
Does anyone know how many of those pilots were reserves? First Officers? Captains?
Im curious what their position was at ExpressJet and what made them attractive to United.
This is the first class I've heard of going to United (I'm sure there's been many more and more to come)

This was the first group of people who started class at United after being hired via the CPP. Another 5 will go in December, and then supposedly more starting January. They're all senior captains, probably lineholders.

So this is good movement for everybody right? Now they can move some first officers up to captain and reservists to line holders and so on?
The more they send to United the better is basically what I'm asking?

5 this month and 5 next month and then up to 25% of UA's new hire class will not keep up with the planes that are being taken away from XJT. XJT is already fat on CA's and this will help out so they will not have to downgrade.

What a minute! Stop the clock! You guys flow to United?

no, a preferential interview is all.

Afraid you have the wrong person there chief. No where have I seen Skywest say they are shutting down XJT in 2017. All they post is when the CPA expires. We've seen several short term extensions over the years and I'm afraid that is all we shall see in the near future. They have stated many times that they see a viable demand for 50 seat lift into the future. I dont see anywhere that they say they are shutting down XJT. If you are so sure that is happening then you should be long gone to Commutair or somewhere else!

A group of people impressed with your decision making and information interpreting skills got together. Even you didn't show up. Seriously. Just go away already.

Just heard down the grapevine that the company is working on raising FO pay to be the highest in the industry. Not sure if this will be in pay rates, retention bonuses, etc.