I was in a new hire class half a year ago. Almost 50 total in the class. There were 6 lateral transfers from other regionals, 1 retired military guy trying to get current and some 121 experience for the majors. There were a handful of part 135 guys and pipeline patrol, aerial survey or similar work. Over 50% of the class came from flight instructing and were at their first turbine job. Age ranged from 22 years old to 55 years old with everything in between. Age seemed to be spread out between 22 and 55. The 6 lateral transfers had only been at their previous 121 regional for 9 months or less, and before that they were all flight instructing or aerial survey pilots.