Springer . . . good job on clearing things up. I'm glad I read all of the threads before posting.
IndyAir Guy: Since you are now on the outside looking in I'll tell you why -- or at least the reason we are given for the hiring. The two dry leases are there for back up as of right now. When they fill all of the slots with new hires and upgrades they plan on flying the classics given back to AAWH and also the aircraft of 516MC that was given to Polar due to a direct result of arbitration hearings. Having said that, I don't know who said it but things are subject to change.
If you guys/gals are stuck at the regionals well good luck to you if you want to work here. As far as the seniority list goes it's DOH from here on out and we'll see what happens as this saga continues.
Spinger addressed all other questions correctly. Glad I was able to help you get here and I'm still looking for that beer! LOL