Sorry SHRAGS but I also think yours is an unlikely outcome.
Like I said on page 1 "fifty bucks and my left nut" that Impulse will play a part with regard to crewing Skimpy. However, I omitted that I also think Jetconnect will have a big part to play as well. From my research on Jetconnect they have a strong experience base to work with( heaps of ex AN737 pilots). If QF Flight Operations does not recognise the potential of this from Jetconnect it will have wasted a great resource.
If Skimpy is even going to stand half a chance at success, it is going to have to be a 'lean and mean outfit'. "Out with" the staff travel, superannuation, LSL, bonuses, and all the other frills that go with the present. "In with" the pay for your endorsement(and yes I would imagine the Impulse crews will have to do this as well) , heaps of overnights with crappy allowances, minimum rest and working harder than ever before.
That is why I doubt the mainline guys are going to want to even bid for it, if they get a chance to.