I don't think anyone in this industry can really tell you what recruitment is going to be like from one month to the next!
However, in general there is a decent amount of jobs around at the moment (compared to when I started looking in 2002). If you are an ex-mil Herc boy I'd suggest you fill in a BA RAFCARS application form online ASAP.
You don't need to have an ATPL at the time of applying just have one when you begin working for them. Look at
http://www.britishairwaysjobs.com/ba...ormsubmit4.y=7