jstars2 I don't think that EK are seriously expecting any SQ A340 Pilots to join not only because the Salary Package is as you say well below making it worth considering but also all these A340 guys are now on either the B777/B744 with a 3 year Bond.
Also EK expect DEC's to take a weeks leave and spend 5 days jumping through all these hoops. This alone will deter a lot of suitable candidates from elsewhere.