As a non BMI chap, here's my penny worth! If you recall Astraeus did a similar contract with Flybe, 5 FlyBe guys ended up getting type rated on the 737, all have since left FlyBe and stayed on the 737.. Now.. consider that this is the first year there has not been a huge crop of students in the system, it is very likely that more FO's will be needed to cover the new schedules. Given the routes to be operated, It is likely there will be a chance for people with jet time to convert to the 757.. Just more than a thought!