Well, I've been at CHQ for the better part of 4 years. I'll be the first to admit, it isn't perfect, but I haven't been treated poorly. Unfortunately, legal and moral don't always mix. It sucks, it's over, move on. One of my good friends was one of the 125, he's back and has about 100 people below him and got his old Seniority # back.
I am a line CA in MCO.
As for hiring, all I can say is send in a resume. Rosa, our only pilot recruiter, is up to her knees in resumes. If you meet the minimums, send in a resume. Rosa is able to distinguish what is quality time. Also, apply online @
www.flychautauqua.com Before 9-11, we couldn't find enough people, and obviously now, they are coming out our ears. Just hang in there. you'll be called.
Also, for a rule of thumb, guess 10 pilots (5 CA + 5 FO) per new airplane. We have 18 more coming for Delta, but who knows in these times.
Good Luck!!