The latest numbers given to me by an ACPA leader is for about 300 pilots per year for the next 5 years (approximately 800 for retirements and 700 for growth)
First interviews this summer with first courses in the fall.The preliminary interviews will be carried out by an outside HR firm followed by the rest with AC people.I do not know what exactly the process will now be but I was told it has changed a lot since the last hirings.
I was also told that the guys on the waiting list from Jazz will have to reapply wich sucks big time for them.