AA has been hiring full-speed. The only anomaly right now is whether you go initially to the US, or AA side pre-merger.
American interviews and class dates - Airline Pilot Central Forums
Interview Calls & Hiring Predictions - Airline Pilot Central Forums
Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta? - Airline Pilot Central Forums
50+ pilots hiring a month for the foreseeable future. Same for Delta, and United.
If you are an American considering jumping ship from CX, catch the beginning of this wave, don't wait. I know hope springs eternal but this lot are not going to change. We have a pretty good idea which way the S.S. Cathay is headed.
Sad, could have been a great career.