On average it's about 2 years after someone has completed their training before they get a job, could be longer in your case due to the market being in a bad state. Once you complete your training do a instructor course to build up your hours, you will be in a much better position when the market picks up and the regional airline pilots join the likes of Britannia etc. you will then look like a good prospect for the regional airlines when it comes to replacing the guys who just left them.