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Old 17th Feb 2009, 23:18
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KRUSTY 34
 
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OK, so to avoid redundancies, VB pilots take up a position with VA. All but 3 I believe, refused originally due to the deplorable T&C's. My understanding is that to qualify for an F/O's position with VA, you must have at least 2000 hours Jet above 40 tonnes. Quite probably many junior VB drivers would not have those hours yet. If the "offer" to transfer to VA is not taken up voluntarily, where on the seniority list will the forced transfers begin?

And more importantly, where will these pilots stand when VA goes T!ts up?!
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