SecurID, absolutely, the management did say that the DEC's arrival would not affect present FO's time to upgrade. This will be true off the pilots who are ready for upgrade now.
The point in the seniority list at which the increased no.s of DEC's will adversely affect upgrade will surely move up with time, ie. towards the more senior FO's.
In fairness to the co. it has decided to take on board more a/c than was projected. However, they are planning to recruit 80-90 DEC per year for the next 6'ish years.
Therefore let's say 85capt/year x 6years= 510capts approx / 8 capt per a/c = 63.75 a/c!!!!!!!!!!! This fig will obviously be slewed by the requirement for heavy crews etc.
Interesting.
