The actual figure was a total of 10 A330 Check and Trainers from EK and Dragon were offered positions. (still waiting to see how many take up the jobs).
True it has been hard getting interest with such a low salary base.
But it is true that at the end of 3yrs they will revert to seniority dictated positions.
As to hold a Check position they have to rate a command.
My advise is if you are getting a better deal, get it in wrighting.