Moose - JFO to FO entails a check ride (coded QL) and is far from automatic. Anyone know the latest pass rate?
Svengali - the company does not force you onto bases. Unless I'm mistaken you can stay in HK until you retire. 55 currently. Many commute to Phuket, a few to SIN and one I know to CEB. Tough unless your on the - 400 though.