BB,
Anyone thinks that ANY business, airline or otherwise isn't cost driven is kidding themselves.
The criteria for employment, once CAAS requirements for the position are met, are purely a function of supply!
If cargo feels the most cost effective means of filling left seats is promote from within, then that's what they will do.
Conversion from within at this point makes sense given the annual bonus is forthcoming. Otherwise, able bodied f/o's are off to the sandpit. If Cargo has enough replacements, don't expect any in house conversions.
In any event, it will be interesting. It always is this time of year!
