That's fine, but surely these are the very same T-fly B757/767 co-pilots that are turning their noses up at a 737 command because they wouldn't be seen dead in such a tiny shorthaul aeroplane?
Things have changed
757operator... More and more guys from the 76/5 going through command courses as we speak. In fact I would say pretty much every one has put a bid in.
The reasons for this change of heart are probably amongst the following.
- Same T&Cs for Britannia (formerly known as) and Tfly (original 737 Ops).
- No loss of Pension (happened to the first batch of 75 guys who came across)
- No need to relocate, say from LGW to DSA anymore. 73s are found or will be found pretty much at all existing bases.
- Rostering practices more or less in line on both fleet.
- One 767 returned to the leasing company, therfore reducing opportunities on the 75/76 fleet.
- More NGs arriving, more 735 leaving soon so no need to fly in a time machine anymore (yeah I know all the types we operate are more less from the same era but frankly, a 73 Classic, all its knobs, old fashion switches, APU limitations
...)
- Company reviewing its selection process for internal candidates.
As LJ.543 put it, only management feels we need DECs, no one else. Saying that there is no personal vandetta here and if you join as a DEC, it is highly unlikely that you will feel unwelcome.
Really we are nice you know
