AB is looking for the cheapest solution to get their new Q400s crewed. If they can't get fully type rated guys. (looking in Greece and Austria) they will take non-TR guys. Seems that they can't find them yet. Anyone hear something about those guys from tyrolean? Getting a TR on a Q400 for 900 is a bargain. I wouldn't doubt it 1 sec. Seems that full selection is going on but being in the pool doesn't mean they are offering you a contract. The pool is just something for them, doesn't mean you are in, some people misread that information, me included.
good luck to you guys,
G