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Wednesday, July 25, 2007

NWA plans to hire 250-350 pilots

NWA plans to hire 250-350 pilots
In StarTribune.com Business
Northwest Airlines said Tuesday that it expects to hire 250 to 350 pilots within the next 12 months, representing the first pilot hires since 2001. The carrier has struggled this summer with a pilot shortage that has caused flight cancellations. "Once we have recalled all the eligible pilots from furlough, we will begin hiring new pilots," Northwest CEO Doug Steenland said Tuesday in a letter to employees.

 



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