No exact numbers
Well, I mentioned in the topic starter that these numbers are based on staff lists and staff numbers.. These 30 F/O are all F/O's with very low staff numbers, e.i. F/O for life, or cadets which still don't meet the criteria for a command (6000hrs).
Anyhow, with or without these 30 guys, the problem remains.
As for your fellow comming over, if he signed as a F/O, he'll be stuck for at least 18 months in that right seat before being 'Fast-Tracked' into the left seat...
Also heard of a guy being offered DEC when on recruitment here. Although my source told me it was most likeliy for A330, he was not sure that is was not for A310...
MR8