It's a curly issue really, as now PB pilots are part of the
VB group they are equally entitled to apply for command (and other) opportunities at
VB/VA. However it would be very unlikely they would get one with the start date PB pilots have in the
VB group. But all things being equal
VB pilots are entitled to apply for opportunities at PB even though it is a hard one to swallow. A bigger issue is the ongoing use of
VB pilots on
VB wages which is avoiding layoffs but costing the company. Pb could solve problems easily by just raising the Capt's salary. I'm guessing a few JC guys will be over soonish anyway.
I don't think many
VB guys applied anyway and I suspect the ones that do will get their hours and leave.
As an offside my uneducated opinion on VA - I would pull the pin and "delay" launch for 2 yrs. Sell the 777 slots and recoup some of the start ups costs. I definitely do think not think this is the time for expansion even though VA is a valid business case.