Generally speaking PB pilots have no issue with
VB crewing a/c
UNTIL PB can crew them. However it is going to cause an issue the longer this wet lease continues.
While this is what we have been told I suspect
VB is more of a long term solution. PB could crew the a/c but do not attract enough suitable applicants. Pay is not the major issue attracting applicants, 42K NZD plus expenses for a rating is.
I hope the
VB pilot group do take account of these issues as I am sure if the shoe were on the other foot the s**t would hit the fan. PB pilots are being fairly good about this recognising it is for the long term good of the company.
To the guy doing your rating- don't panic there will be a new contract sorted on the same conditions.