Sorry to inject a dose of reality , but you're getting a little excited over not much.
Yes there is a ton of EK guys finally fed up enough, and with the bucket of gold full enough, to want to join VOZ. The problem is that with only one aircraft scheduled for delivery next year, there will only be a requirement for 8 Captains. The
VB EBA requires all of the command positions for the next 3 aircraft to be offered to
VB guys. Additional to that, there are several F/O's who are being considered for upgrade.
So in short, yes the company can and would hire DEC's, if the situation requires it, but on current projections, there will be no requirement. F/O positions I'm not so sure about. There aren't too many CRFO's who have the experience for an upgrade to F/O, but there is a bunch of
VB F/O's who want the job. Hard to see
VB releasing F/O's though, when they need to recruit approx 50 for the domestic op next year.
The caveat to all this is projected deliveries. If the delivery schedule changes significantly then all bets are off.
