Got this from a check airman who attended latest standards meeting in DEN.

Pilot Hiring:
26 interviews/week
12 hires/week currently, about 4 months from hire notification to class date 1st class has gone to 76T and A320
11,700 active applications
Average regional quals 6,000-8,000 TT, 5,000-6,000 PIC
Pilot retirements: 10 yrs - 4,000 pilots, 13 yrs - 6,000 pilots (50%)