Am I correct in thinking they would only assess n number of FOs when they need n number of captains in the near future?
If that is the case, even if I stay on CoS99, I would only be assessed within a few months of a course date, making me eligible for bypass pay for just 2-3 months. This means what I get in return for an extra 3+ years as an FO is 2-3 months of bypass pay.
3x12x(difference between SFO X and CN 1 monthly pay) versus 2 or 3 x the difference in CoS99 monthly pay
mmm.......