Another 22 pilots are upgraded this August (that's 10 percent of all pilots).
Until now, more than 30 are already upgraded (or in process). All-in-all, 25 percent of all pilots have been upgraded within the first two years of operation. Having said that, the company has about 70 CPTs not upgrading...
Early next year it's another 20+ upgrades.
Upgrade is only based on seniority for everyone fulfilling the minimum requirements.
The company takes fewer and fewer direct entry RCAs and CPTs. Still they need to 'cause they cannot upgrade fast enough. When training dept. is up to speed, they will hire only FOs.
I believe the above is honest from the company's perspective, is impressive and fair for all.