I'm aware of three EK pilots who have been hired off the street to US legacies. One went to DL, one to UA, one to UsAir. I'm in contact with the DL guy who was under the impression that he was a bit of guinea pig for the Middle East guys. I agree with TineeTim- lots of Yanks with applications at US carriers but not much seems to be happening. I suspect we all might be a little bit threatening to the hiring process or maybe not as special as we'd like to think we are.....