I like your posts - they're always the most 'matter of frank'. Thank you on behalf of fellow ppruners.
You mentioned that they're short on crew. Why is this seemingly all of a sudden??
Also, I guess given you work for the airline in question, so you may not know. However, would you adivse applying for multiple bases?
As per my previous posts, I live in Geelong (Vic) and wouldn't have much to lose if I was fortunate enough to be offered a position. I'd relocate to the moon....maybe I could commute on Virgin Galatic (hah hah).
CCC