A check and trainer on the jet fleet told me a couple of days ago that there will be 50 new hires this year. As usual it is still very fluid and can change very quickly. Reason is because of the delayed retirement of the 767. They're not sure how they're going to approach the hiring/start dates as they would prefer to suck up the Eagle pilots but still have guys and girls waiting on yes letters from othe links. 2 mt cook, 2 air nsn and 5 eagle pilots to be given a start soon.
Best of luck to all you Eagle pilots out there.