Why can't HR departments understand the word "respect"? HR people are typically people with no functional skills - HR is the only department left besides janitorial for them...
I agree that a simple, efficient structure is the best structure. It should be formulaic... Prioritize hiring based on hours and experience (heavy jet experience weighted differently than turboprop experience). For those who qualify (have minimum hours required) but are not "competitive" - send a response as soon as possible and ask people to continually reapply - every 6 months or whatever... Nobody likes to be "in the dark" about their prospects - that is very disrespectful. I suppose Miss Kitty wouldn't mind being treated that way - right? It is clear Easy's HR department is very disorganized - perhaps it requires an OVERHAUL! The process could be so much easier (no pun intended)...
It comes down to respect - Easy clearly does not respect its pilots. Ironic that Easy models itself after Southwest, and yet, Southwest enjoys very good relations with its pilot group...