The recruitment of new hire Second/First Officers issue is one that I have been in doubt about since its inception. My posts from last year will verify my stance, and it is becoming even more obvious under today`s changed aviation environment that this ban might be reviewed.
To revoke it would NOT be seen as a backing off by IFALPA and the HKAOA, but rather a demonstration of their flexibility, ability, and willingness to alter course according to changing circumstances - something that CX "management" are accused of being INCAPABLE of doing.
A "scab list" is something that must not be allowed to lose its true meaning, nor the term "scab" applied lightly, which is unfortunately what I feel IS happening in the current Cathay situation.
IFALPA and the HKAOA need to consider the effects on pilots OTHER than just the CX pilots and try to win their support as well - something that is obviously NOT being achieved if one reads some of the very eloquent arguments posted against the ban. The posters - far from saying "#*x# you!!" - are trying to present reasoned arguments as to why they should be allowed to join CX with the SUPPORT of IFALPA and the HKAOA.
Now may well be a good time to recall the old Chinese analogy of the oak and the willow trees, or the Western proverb of the father, his sons and the pieces of wood.
United we stand - one by one we`re easily snapped.
Open your eyes and ears, and open your mind.