Originally Posted by
Mugsgame
Not really. I'm not sure much changed. Their standard recruit went from a 25yr old turbo prop guy, to a 10-20,000hr widebody jet pilot. I'm not sure the offer changed, but the desperation of experienced pilots did. Now, things are very rapidly changing. With so many opportunities out there, the average wage/average days off package is wearing thin. Plus, no-one wants to live in Darwin, which seems to be the growing base.
I fail to see how they will get anywhere near the numbers they need.
457's by July is my bet.
If they didn’t need experienced pilots to set up their “airline like” operation, why not just continue to hire 25 year olds? Otherwise I agree…