Originally Posted by
Ladloy
Surely they will recruit all the type rated pilots in Aus who currently don't have jobs, slap up a flimsy agreement and go from there.
What he said. Why would they do anything else? The pilot management policy would be simply based on economics, insurance requirements and getting quick approvals from CASA. Their success in getting jets onto their AOC in a short time frame will hinge upon hiring the right technical expertise and throwing only as much money at it as is needed to be 'compliant'. That won't include a gold-plated pilot training budget.
Expect them to run two completely separate pilot divisions with no transfer from turboprop to jet until there are no more type rated experienced jet pilots prepared to work for whatever conditions they offer. And they will milk the current employment situation for every dollar they can. As for 'seniority' - hell will freeze over before that happens!
Not saying this is a very nice way to do business, but better the devil you know than the one you don't. At least Rex knows how to turn a profit where so many others have failed.