Well according to the latest CAA figures which are 2 yrs out of date,there were less than 1000 additional ATPL/A holders between 94-97, but between 97-00 there was a further increase of 3000. Total increase in professional licence holders over this 3 yr period total in excess of 3500, so I reckon a fair guess judging by the amounts going through the exam halls could well be in excess of 5000 over the last 5 yrs. Just how many are still looking for work is anyone's guess.