Since April and throughout the end of the year, 30-40 new captains every month. RJ upgrades have been awarded into October already. These classes are 70 pilots with 35 captains paired up with 35 first officers. The majority of the FO positions are newhires. HR is currently in the process of awarding the next EMB upgrade class in August. RJ classes seem to be going every 3 weeks and EMB once a month. 2260 pilots on the seniority list now. Junior EMB CA at about 1700 on the list and RJ CA at 1400.
We didn't really have any training going on between 12/05 and 3/06. Large amount of attrition going on right now. Additionally, increased block hours from Delta (and probably UA, but I'm not sure) and more aircraft on the way has fueled the demand for more pilots.