How has BA overcrewed so much in the past few months?
The company doesn't 'overcrew' they employ pilots based upon the projected number of hulls required for the coming seasons work plus a calculated reserve. Prior to this 'burp' in the economy there were a lot of new hulls on the horizon with the 787, A380 and SH expansion etc.
Recruiting has been based for the last year on the expansion, the economy has moved that expansion right somewhat. That is pure conjecture by myself as I am not privvy to that sort of info but it would make sense. However, thise that find themselves swimming will have to tread water until the economy picks up a bit. Could be a while but it always does bounce back.
The draw down of the gas hog fleets
the 75/76 and the 744 have thrown the cat among the pigeons as well!
Also, it has nothing to do with how many hours you have!