EI currentl require about50 additional pilots to operate 2007 schedule. approx 36 ex cadets returning so that leaves a hole of about 14 pilots all of whom will join as 320 copilots on the bottom of the seniority list (thebrother is full of s*!:e). As to whether these will be contract(allowed by agreements) or direct entrys is anybodys guess.
Rosters are published 4 weeks in advance and copilots on the 320 are working close to 850 hours per year. Leave equates to almost 7 weeks for a new joiner. 8/9 days off every 28. Performance pay/overtime paid per hour over 520 per year - just in time for Christmas too! Not sure of starting salary - approx 50K euro I think plus company pension contributions.
With the rapid expansion planned, the first new joiners can expect the 330 (or its replacement) in about 3 years.