Langolier:
If Delta is going to hire 1000 pilots a year for the next 7 years....?
Don't know anything about that, all I know is that they stopped recruiting.
However, my info may be wrong.
Did ya say AEPS? They charge a fee for anybody to apply even if the company is not taking on pilots?
A good rumor could drum up some business I guess.
Don't take my word for it, you and AEPS may be right.
I doubt it.
As for a pilot shortage with the US Majors:
No, there is no shortage at all, they don't have to go to France or South of the border to get people.
Most of the majors have between 10,000 and 20,000 active applications on file.
There was a real shortage in the 1960's and United Airlines solved that by employing young boys with a Private Pilot's license, then sponsor their CPL.
Sort of an Ab-Inito.
That would probably happen again IF there ever was a shortage in this country.
Good luck.