Back to the point though, the only reason that they'll probably hire is due to expansion, I dont know about pilot workforce leaving for greener pastures in the middle east and so on, I heard that rumor since the BWee days (albeit their latter days). But I don't believe that they're hurting for pilots just yet. If they are, then there isn't a shortage of ex-Star guys and gals who could fill the ranks on the Trash 8
. Obviously as far as hiring goes, the usual hiring priorities as someone stated above apply with little or no exception,-- The only exception is in the rotary wing field where from what I understand, there is a shortage of qualified local personnel, so I believe foreigners have a much better chance there.
On a god note CAL seems to be hitting and exceeding performance targets given the current economic climate, they've not too long ago expanded adding a 7th 737, so who knows, fingers crossed in 2-3 years time when they've broken even ...fingers crossed, there might even be a chance for me to join the appropriate line.