Originally Posted by
LeineLodge
The most recent # I've heard, from a decently reliable source, is ~800 hired at DL from 1/1/14 through April 2015. Then it is planned to go at about 600/yr indefinitely. Nothing set in stone though, and probably won't be announced but rather just continue beyond the original announcement of 300.
We need 50 to 60 pilots a month to cover aircraft deliveries minus retirements so your rumor sounds spot on.