Not a bad result eh? From one of the lowest paid smaller fleets of constantly breaking down (from Engineering) little aeroplanes straight to job they applied for at the same time as our CEP`s. But without the inconvenience of having to be successful or wait a five year freeze (touchy point but true in the case of most RJ FO's).
I can't argue with the rules and I would expect similar in the same position, but it still makes me feel a little sick. More so now that rostering at LGW looks like CFE rostering and is nothing short of $h*t. With the long term salary benefits, and the new doors that had been opened by the take over, these guys will no doubt be very happy indeed.
Unfortunatley, I hear the airbus is still very short, and there will be lot's of valid bids from more senior people, so I would expect RJ guys to be directed to those fleets. Also the FO's will require their 1500 hrs and ATPL before going longhaul, though I suppose most of you have that.