I think everyone needs to calm down. It would be daft if everyone who applied to a particular airline got the job, as everyone is different, with different motivations and skills. BA is a large company, doesn't bond its pilots and obviously wants its new guys to fit in, for their sake as much as BA's.
The current mood in the company is excellent. Morale is very good, everyone believes thay are working for a good employer and prospects for the future are excellent. Which is a lot more than I can say for my previous company who would like to think their operation is viewed in the same way by its staff but couldn't be further from the truth.