As far as I have been told, recruitment for 2008 is running far slower
than in the previous (4) years, because the company accepted too many
new entrants in 2007 (just not to let them go elsewhere) and is reducing this
"backlog" now.
Madrid is a different thing, as it is on a different (spanish) contract and
the need to fill the cockpits is immediate.
HOWEVER: With the recent takeover of GB there are some 200+ pilots
coming into the company and I understand that they like to sort out
the true needs first....
Summary:
Too many entrants in 2007 + GB Pilots on board = Reduced hiring 2008.
I would not be surprised if the total recruitment for 2008 is something
like 100 pilots, not too much compared to 300+ for the last 4 years....
