Dear EY346Driver, could you ask the recruiting why waste so much money interviewing DECs in August, September and October if they knew from before they do not need them?
Shall we bring this to the attention of our CEO? Nah not to worry mate, I am confident ALL DECs will get starting dates and no money will be wasted.
DECs HAVE NOT STOPED. Yes, recruitment has slowed down but only because we have so many pilots seating on ground (DECs) that is hard to find a place in a coffee shop nowadays.
You talked about aircraft deliveries so I presume you know something. Correct me if I am wrong then:
2008: 2 A346s are coming, 2 old A330 left and recruitment well ahead.
2009: 1 A330 1Q, 2 A346 + 1B777 4Q, 1 A343 is leaving.
2010: Nil
2011: unspecified.
I have intentionally not included A320s as it will be the cadet’s fleet and the experts have decided to discontinue upgrading on this fleet.
In case you haven’t read my post there is an upgrade schedule for next year calling for 25-35 upgrades. Just give it some time.