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Hear hear 34R!
All too true - one day I questioned a Qantas HR person about that rationale (ie. how come 12-18 months ago we were good enough, but not now...etc etc)...
The response: "Well - we recruit people to fit different profiles at the time - and if, over time you have not been offered a position, we need to see if you still either a) fit that profile or b) fit the current profile on the day..."
You're right - we all have incredible amounts of patience. Let's all just hope this is rewarded, in time, with a permanent full time flying position in the base and divisioin of our choice (chances are almost zero on that one - but there's always hope!)