2004 - 26 age 60 retirements
2005 - 144 age 60 retirements
2005 - 120 EVLA's
2004 - about 400 ERIP applications, although it's unclear how many will actually retire before January 1, 2005.
2004 - 2005 Resignations are a relatively small number
2004 - 2005 During the first 10 months of 2004, LTD's averaged about 20 per month
Separately, the February schedule creates approsimately 270 additional pilot positions due to increased utilization. This is based on a 281 aircraft fleet, but the S.1110 aircraft lease rejection expires on November 12 and then we could know more about next year's fleet plan.
After the December 1 ERIPs, the February bid will be published and provide a definitive answer to 2005 pilot staffing requirements.
Respectfully,
USA320Pilot