saviboy - Cliff, though I agree that things are turning around in the states, I think you might a little too optmistic. correct me if I am wrong but American still has almost 2000 pilots on furlough. even at 30-50 recalls/ month it will take time. even if some will turn down the recall.
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They're having to contact hundreds(600?) to get dozens(50?) to return. Guys can defer and many are taking that option.
FAA manning changes could also require more pilots.
The potential for hiring by 2012 is considered a possiblity (deferments + rules change) by some.