Previous Type Rated entrants have shown a very significant percentage of ex Ryanair pilots. That doesn't, I believe, reflect a company preference for that source, just an indication of numbers applying from there.
This last two winters has seen significant numbers of pilots from both 757/767 and the now departed Airbus fleets transferring onto the 737. There have also been opportunities for pilots to "flip flop" back onto the 757 for the winter period. Some 757s are being retained to accommodate those routes more suited to their payload/range. The arrival of the B737 Max in a few years time (2018?) will, no doubt, affect that number.
Last edited by Matey; 28th Oct 2013 at 23:49.