The company line is it's cheaper to get a DEC than do transition upgrades.
1. So why do we have DEC's on the 777 or airbus with F/o's being delayed. No need for transitions at the moment.
2. If it's cheaper to hire a DEC than upgrade an F/O, why is the company upgrading any first officer?
3. Why is anybody joining as an F/O? (Jobless excused)
4. DEC's say "don't moan to us, blame the company. You'd do the same etc"
I say lets see the current DEC's moan if the new DEC's came in on higher pay point's, or on commuters rosters or even based!!!
5. You're a DEC you're not needed so shut it!!!