Since the first few 717's won't even arrive until August 2013, I doubt "entry level pilots" will be training for them prior to the Jul.-Oct. 2013 time frame.

I was under the impression that the need hire in late 2012 was to:
1) provide cushion for the start continuous training forthe 737's that start to arrive in early 2013,
2)the RMA program and associated backfill,
3)and the increase in staffing required for the VAC/TRNG credit that go into effect in 2013.