Would 22,000 be considered a suitable expression of interest in the context of Australia alone ?:
Qantas has named Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) as the new training provider for its pilot academy at Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane.
“More than
22,000 people have so far registered their interest in the Academy so we expect there to be some exceptional talent amongst them putting their hand up to commence their pilot training.”
https://australianaviation.com.au/20...lcamp-academy/