From the way it was explained to me they needed those hired in the spring in class ASAP. That's why they were only hiring those who already had the type. I know of a few who were hired with the type but without any time in the a/c. I've heard rumors of them removing the 737 type requirement altogether, but at this point it's all speculation. I think a lot depends on the integration and what ends up happening with the 717s.