I don't know how true this seat locking business thing is.....
I've met a couple of guys now who have been in the company for less than a year and are already on upgrade courses.
On my INDOC a few months back, all the experienced guys (5000hrs +) went on to the Hawker fleets plus one one the XL I think.
Buzz
ps, if it's of any interest to anyone ; I've been in NJE for just a few months and I think it's great (even got the ad hoc bonus in Jan despite having contributed nil to the company thus far !)