He said they have the classes starting 9/10 which some of us could possibly make depending on availability.....otherwise they are starting another jet and prop class on 9/24.

He said that they are only about half way with their hiring so they still have a bunch to go. Training classes starting every 2 weeks. Seniority within class in by birthday.

He also said that the leases on the Saabs are going to start expiring in 2010 and Northwest will still see a need for a turboprop venue......so from what I gathered, they might be transitioning to newer tprops. He mentioned the letter "Q".