When Virgin were shedding 744 rated pilots - at about the time GSS started recruiting, several of us were interviewed and offered jobs - and had start dates. However, time went by, G-GSSA took far longer to get on the UK register than anticipated and it looked like those being made redundant from the 744 were likely to keep their jobs with Virgin. During this period, we were convinced a 'no poach' policy was in place as other non-rated pilots were joining GSS ahead of us. A few did join GSS later, but these were our ex BA contract guys who were going to leave Virgin anyway, and knew Elliot from BA days.