As the rate of resignations start accelerating at VA it’s clear that staff aren’t happy and the company aren’t willing to address the underlying problem. A sound piece of advice is to use VA as a stepping stone to get current or get a new rating and move on to greener pastures (as many are doing).
Career progression is limited and with a list of inactive pilots, new joiners won’t have any idea of their true seniority or future progression opportunities until 2026. It’s a stark picture compared to other operators where progression and conditions are accelerating in the right direction.