Yeah,
And I am one of the 27. Just found out on Friday.
But I did not realise the conditions were alot less than a normal Capt at EK. Not that I expect to be treated as an EK Capt as I have not even been there 1 minute. But EK Capt's are paid about the market rate. I therefore declined the offer as I get paid slightly more in my current job. Why would I move? You have to make it attractive. Anyway after I declined the offer I was rung up by someone from EK. I think fairly senior but do not want to mentiion his name. Was asked why. I gave it to him straight, that while there are pilots out there looking for work, you should not take advantage of the situation. Look what has just happened to Silk Air. During SARS they saw an opportunity to reduce wages further (also SQ). But now Silk Air are in big problems. They have had a mass exodus and have notified their travel agents that certain services will be suspended till further notice.
I would rather have joined as an FO.
A colleague of mine, if also offered ajob will decline the offer.