Originally Posted by
Thistle42
Correct me if I have got this wrong by all means.
You have got it wrong.
There is no way in a million years that the MAX will be cleared to fly in North America and still be grounded in the rest of the world.
The recruitment of technicians was something Boeing had to do in advance of their stated aim of getting the Max back in the air in September/October. These technicians will most likely be kept on hold until a more realistic date for return to service.