There is not now, nor is there ever likely to be, a shortage of pilots willing to enter training. There have always been more wannabes than jobs. Even if the 'retirement bulge' at BA were true (it's not), the replacements for these experienced commanders were recruited some years ago - no airline waits for its most experienced people to leave and then recruits inexperienced cadets as replacements!
The shortage, apparent even in this difficult market, is of experienced, type rated pilots who are willing to move airlines.
Scroggs
Virgin/Wannabes Moderator
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