Just checked the last Fleet facts from 2010. It states that as of Aug 2010 we had 2451 pilots in the company. As of the 28th Feb 2011 we have 2587 pilots in the company. Sept through Feb shows 227 new joiners. So it would seem 91 fellas have left in this time. So about a 6% (using 91 pilots in 7 months vs the current 2587 pilot strength) wastage rate at the moment. So I think you may be right Harry, an average of 13 guys a month since Sept have spoken with their feet, making lots of vacancies.
I guess this is why the promised roster relief is taking so long to materialise.
The Don