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And SIA has about 70% local guys. Clearly, the training and advancement of these pilots in SIA was a priority. Apparently not so in Cathay. Some of course would say..."because there were no suitable applicants", or...."we must maintain our standards"...and the list goes on. Like I said before, IF you had more local guys as pilots, your planned action undoubtedly would have more local support. As it is now, the planned action will only label the pilots as greedy, self-centered interloping individuals.
And for this, you can blame you past management. They did you NO favors.