Murgatroid,
Yes I'm fortunate to be employed.
If those cadets had gone straight into QF, then maybe you may not have got the job for some time.
I would have no issue if they were employed and went straight into mainline, however they didn't. The company in effect said "You're not expereienced enough, go and get some experience. In the meantime we'll hold your spot and recruit someone who does have the experience"
My view of a seniority list is that those with the higher number have more experience on the company aircraft under the company rules/procedures/sops. This is why promotion is offered top down on the list.
Anyhow, I didn't want to drag this thread into a debate on LOA161, I just wanted to highlight that if you gain employment with Qantas you may spend a reasonable length of time at the bottom.
Good luck to all applying.
Murgatroid, just another point regarding me being junior forever......
Excluding the top 7 SO's on the A330, the seniority numbers start at 2130. How long do you think it's going to take for movement there!
Back to my box........