Any latest info on Alaska hiring?

[Boxboy]

Any more info on hiring numbers at Alaska for '02 and '03. I understand that classes through November are filled. How much of what's going on with US Air and other turmoil affecting Alaska?

 

[AK737FO]

Alaska

The plan is for continued hiring through the spring of 03, maybe longer...
Retirements hit about 50 a year in 05, and up to 70+ in 07. For a pilot group that is less than 1600 total - the upcoming retirements are substantial. (I went up 9 slots in my base on the last bid)
As far as US Air effecting us - I have no idea... We just keep on doing what we do, stay in our nitch, branch out when we can and keep "The Face" flying.
Good flying to all.

 

[Boxboy]

Are these retirements based on retiring at age 60? Correct me if I'm wrong, but itsn't there talk about moving the mandatory retirement age to 65?