I'm typed on the 310 and would be more than happy to drive for a bit, leaving the 777 drivers to do their thing, and save EK gobs of cash in the process, but since the requirements are still vague (2000 in big jets still required?), we'll have to wait. If it's any consolation, EK is a lot closer to a coherent, transparent recruitment/upgrade/conditions policy than a certain other carrier in the region.
Good luck guys. I think that in your case, sanity will eventually prevail.