We do try to have a diverse group of pilots, but not at the expense of safety. This is the way we did our hiring process. We certainly took a very diverse group of individuals and brought them in to the interview. After the interview process we hired the best qualified individual. I do not have the exact stats on the new hires, since I was not on the hiring committee and I have met only 2 or 3 of the individuals. At the interview, it really does not matter what gender, race, background or any other diverse qualification. What matters is the person qualified and can do the job, and can that person fit into this unique organization. Doesn't matter if you have 2000TT or 10000TT.
This sounds to me like, "we interviewed a good cross-section of minorities, but in the end, for safety, we hired 10 white guys". I could be 100% wrong since I know next to nothing about the corporate culture at Walmart, but the vague and round-about answers you give are just as bad as not replying at all!
Now I am curious about this upgrade thing. This may or may not be what timebuilder is asking, but here's a try. -
Are pilots upgraded in the order in which they join the company, or are there inside tracks and personal agendas which affect the upgrade process?
Please don't answer that question with your "there's no way to know what will happen" speech, if you don't want to answer just don't reply.
Thank you in advance.