Shaman, yes. That's what you need. Its complicated.
Spandex - I don't need a crystal ball to tell me that in 2011 easyJet won't need to hire/promote 350 pilots like they did in 2006. There's less than 14 new aircraft coming next year minus fleet disposals. The brief 14 month window when DEC's were a feature of easyJets rapid expansion is over. At that time (four years ago) every single FO with 3,000 factored hours was either promoted or didn't make it/didn't go for it. So DEC's were needed. DEC's came in and contributed greatly to the company brining a wealth of experience and knowledge to the company (thanks BMI).
Now easyJet employs a thousand first officers. They rack up 70 - 90 hours a month. That's a pretty deep well and it ain't gonna run dry unless something really unexpected happens. 2006 isn't on the cards. If easyJet announces a new order for 48 aircraft all to be delivered in 2011 then sure - DEC's will happen again. Keep an ear out for that announcement.
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