Easy Ryder- maybe 3-4 was a bit quick. That seniority list hasn't half filled up since my arrival! I think you may be right about the command before 330 thing too.
The reason I joined Monarch was for a long term, stable airline job. Shorthaul is fun. The people you work with are 2nd to none, the aircraft are looked after by in house (fantastic) engineers.. oh and they pay up on the time everytime. Dont join M for the 330, join for a good safe job,,,, the beachfleet will just be the cherry on the top.