I know of several guys who joined SQ mainline with only small jet time and some with less than 3000Pic. So keep at im if you really want the job, ring your Sq lady at the brick wall, every day,ask to speak to a pilot in recruiting, drive em up the wall with persistance, it works, believe me. Towards the end of the year we will be screaming for A330 drivers, unless fuel prices continue upwards, we bin the A345, bingo, instant A330 drivers.
MC, i have to agree with you on the B744. We only have them now because of the A380 delay. Someone do the figures for the Kg cost asross the Pac. in a 744F versus the hold of a shiney new A360XWB or B787 which can carry lots and go a long way. Old 777s and 330s will be converted and do the job, even new ones. bye bye 747 at $200/barrel.