Had one of the big cheeses on board the airplane the other day....No hiring until next year at the earliest. There was rumblings of a mini-course due to RJ FO shortage. Nothing substantial though! However, If a LCC (low cost carrier) is approved and accepted...as many as 20 additional aircraft would be required necessitating the hiring of 200 guys instantly....Just have to get the idea through ACPA.....Alot of junior guys are beginning to grow warm to the idea of a LCC.
Some interesting times ahead!