And to answer peters question there are more than likely over 4000 pilots currently going through the system to come out at the other as CPL/IR MCC. Not all of them will complete.
How many out there with sub 1000 hours and no type rating your guess is as good as mine.
Currently there are in my estimation less than 400 jobs per year being created in the UK and the Irish market. As soon as the loco's fleet purchases have stopped that will drop.