y'know... here's the reality. Very few airlines are hiring right now. So even if you apply now it will likely go in some sort of file for later review. If they accept it at all.

So, if an airline will accept your application then why not submit it? Do the necessary homework to complete it now while there is no pressure.

The really important thing to remember is to update it - particularly when you are one-year out. Then you will want to update regularly.