I spoke with the hiring manager himself, N.A. just last week. He told me they are projecting to hire the 600 or so by November because December is a traditionally very slow month for hiring, interviews, etc...

Beyond November and into 2012 I'm sure is too early to know at this point. If the divestiture has been agreed on by that point, and Eagle decideds to spring for regional jets with more than 70 seats hiring will continue.

BTW: I have heard from various sources at the top (including the President of the company) that Republic is the main competition target following a divestiture. So the possibility of E-Jets flying for Eagle-or whatever we will be called after divestiture happens- is not a distant reality.