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Well this is just another "biting off the nose to spite the face" idea of CX management. Short term ideas men who pat themselves on the back everytime they think they have shafted the pilot body and saved a few cents.
So, if i were a S.O, pissed off at the delay in my up-grade, pissed off at a 3% pay rise and most definitely pissed off at an extended time as an F.O due to R.A 65, well i would get my F.O endorsement and start looking elsewhere. With your time as an S.O and your new shiny endorsement there would be plenty of airlines willing to hire you. As an Australian, well we know whats happening down there, nice to have a 777 endorsement now. (covers 787 too luckily).
So what i am saying to you all is that, this is CX, this is their M.O, it aint going to change, so, unless you just love living in Hong Kong, LEAVE!!!!!
One of my buckets is nearly full, am preparing myself mentally and educationally for a future outside of this profession. (Just in case)
Things to look out for in the future, 3 man long haul to Europe and 20 hour duties. R.A 65 wont be a problem, it will be guys keeling over at 60!!!!!!