They did advertise for 412 pilots and as correctly reported noone applied. You would think that alarm bells would start ringing with company directors, apparently not. It is also a fact that noone of the guys were considered for AH's new adelaide base as they didn't meet the requirements???????????
The idea to move/train the current 206 guys is a good thing for them but who is going to train them, the now remaining 412 captains are former 206 guys with the minimum 412 time trained by the departed rats, while all of the current 206 guys have alot of time under the belts there is obviously going to be a lack of experience to pass on and with the oncoming wet season things are only going to get more hairy in the straits.
Feel sorry for both the Horn Is Op's managers who are both losing the battle of team moral.
Ron Burgundy
Stay Classy Torres Straits/Planet Earth