Just got some additional info about Compass...

Latest word is that only a handul of NWA furloughees have accepted positions at Compass. These pilots will be in the first class of "new hire line pilots" for the E170.

Also have heard that NWA (mainline) wants to change the hiring practices for Compass since the flow through pilots to NWA wouldn't need an interview at mainline prior to being placed in class (as currently written).

Sounds like mainline wants Compass applicants to go to MSP for a "Captains' Panel" interview, a sim ride in the NWA 727 sim, and a company physical. The management at Compass is resisting the latest changes from what I hear. (There is a lot of discussion about how flying a 727 sim with steam gauges helps to evaluate pilots who have glass experience and will be flying all glass aircraft).