Emirates has 2300 pilots.
Approx 2/3 on the B777 ----- 1500
Approx 1/3 on the AB fleet -- 800
Since 1 may 2010 50 pilots ave joined our ranks.
Doing the math it would be hard to see a 3-5 year upgrade for a new joiner today.
No one can predict if guys will be leaving the next 2-3 years or where to.
This is the land of moving goal posts and big surprises, so make your bets gentlemen, the wheel is spinning!