RSV,
you make quite few serious allegations, perhaps be totally sure of your case before you start mentioning names...
Don't think that anyone is not aware of the situation (except perhaps the DCA
) and this is a rumour network... however the rumour that all Gr 2s are now DEs is new ?
The problem of standards is probably not just a function of how many Gr 1s are available (or not) but more of the general gung ho attitude prevailing at Eros and swakop as well as operators pushing the limits.
More Gr1s will not solve those issues, perhaps the problems are in the companies cultures as well as the type of individual that is now able (financially) to do CPLs. Then there are those flying schools that turn out students at all costs never mind the standard... (and i am not referring to WFTC !)
Perhaps making the work permit for SA DE'S for the DCA will alleviate the bottleneck in the short run ?