Originally Posted by mav
So Roms, do you how many LAMES/AMES, JHAS still has to require before the contract is won and how many after! Is there really engineer shortage or are they coming in from everywhere for a peice of the action!
Combination. First round B1 is fully underway, first round B2 is now proceeding.
There are plenty of applicants and just because someone didn't get in DOESN'T mean they are regarded less highly than others, it's simply that they may have a better back up option for us in the event we don't win 380 (eg they have 320 which ties in with our Tiger contract that makes them a better option than someone who only has 744 for instance).
Ultimately, assuming we're successful, we'll need to recruit quite a few more people as the fleet grows. We're not looking short term, our recruitment plan is based around a long term plan that covers all QF aircraft, allows for people moving on, ensures plenty of coverage etc.
In terms of applicant numbers, there's no shortage, the hard part is trying to figure out who we can best place in the event we don't win the contract.