You’ll find most that are returning to the company have no loyalty anymore. It’s a means to an end. Simply a stepping stone to get current then move on. They are extremely short of crew yet they won’t put people in the base they want or assist with commuting. The Gold Coast base that was announced hasn’t eventuated and the remuneration is abysmal. Additionally the lifestyle is in existent.
It’s a shell of a company and one that isn’t worth working for. New joiners will also have no idea where they stand on the seniority list until 2026 but they are guaranteed to be waiting at least 15 years for a command. Maybe 25 years for a Bne command.
A lot has to improve before VA is considered a career airline again. There are plenty of other employment opportunities available within the country. Think twice before selecting VA, they will chase you down for the bond if you leave early too.