Bottom line is we are not overstaffed by that much... until the next wave of big announcements. Is that going to happen? The rumors are a-flyin, but who knows.

Spaz

Actually, the reserves will hire an AD retiree...I know of a couple of guys who have done it. Not sure about the guard.

I'd heard of it, but don't you forfeit your pension at that point?

Not too sure how it all works out...pretty sure it's something along those lines tho.

JB is dumping used and new airplanes. You shouldn't count on too much growth. Dumping 'old' airplanes and taking on 'new' ones is okay for the bottom line but doesn't equate to growth.

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The 190 fleet is still taking new deliveries while keeping the "old"ones, so JB will have a measly gain of 9 planes on 08, but can't remember 09. not too much growth at all, specially on the bus side.But again, next quarter we should get the actual numbers and how over man we are.

Hey guys.

I'm a JBlue'r and I just spoke with a CP. Word he has is no more hiring for 08 (old news) and almost certainly nothing for 1st quarter 09. More than likely no hiring until maybe mid 09.

Nothing official and of course things are always subject to change, but that's the latest word I have.

Good Luck,

S.

Furlough in the fall... stay away!

Since they are not hiring, that shouldn't be too hard. :rolleyes:

Fellas..thanks very much for your information. There really is not a good answer to all this, other than drop the price of oil by about $50..funny one, I know. Capoetc, I interviewed on Mar 26 also..congrats to you. After communication with another buddy who interviewed in Feb and was hired, I believe there are about 11 in his group; I think there are about 14 in our Mar group. There may be another group I haven't accounted for. So, big WAG, but think there are approximately 25-40 in the pool. I am looking at multiple options, including slipping my RET date, applying for an ART position (10th AF/CC is currently totally opposed to AD retiree to AFRES transitions, but he changes out this summer), and of course the dreaded non-flying job. Would be great to get updates if any of you JBers out there hear any hiring/manning news out on the line. Cheers..BB