As far as the flight dept. not sure. However my father is a current, and my wife a former employee. The company has change alot. It used to be like a government job. The pay wasnt great, but there was great security and benifits. The company has laid off over one thousand employees (they have over 20,000). As far as I know they have never laid off a pilot. The benifits are still good, just not as good. There has also been rumors of moving HQ from San Antonio to Pheonix.
That being said if I were qualified I would love to go back to SA.
Sorry I dont have any specific flight department info. I hope some general company info and heresay helps.
I do know somebody who is buddy buddy with the CP. I will see if she knows anything.
Good Luck