The general thread seems to suggest we're speaking about integrated, based on all those who shout about and poo poo anyone who dares suggest signing up on a course for 70k.
As for jobs, if its 2012(your prediction, not mine), then the bottom line is being prepared to start spring time of that year. Licence in hand by the end of 2011 is the place to be. Airlines will know their summer schedules by then.
As for guaranteing a place on an integrated course i'd be starting the ball rolling somewhere around 4 - 6 months minimum beforehand.