300
VB pilots by the end of 2002, according to the daily.
Given the palpable assertions of Spruce and the boys that there will be NO future direct intake captains. Given also that (on other posts )most NEW recruits have low time (1500hrs) or no jet time.
May I ask how this is to be achieved?
5yrs right seat is usual and most often needed. Pilots with little or no right seat time become despotic, postulating, tunnel-visioned assholes when they swap seats. I know 'cause I flew with them.
Maybe place the new guys on a 5yr contract to allow expansion without bitterness????