These are the same calculations I come to. Keep on ignoring the phone calls then, I say...!!
As far as I'm aware they are only looking for type rated chappies. Let's wait until they start needing contractors then see how the conditions change! They've already got a contracting company in to help try to recruit for the permanent positions - but they are offering the same conditions (already tried that!)! No wonder they can't sell it...
I'm liking the way the airlines are beginning to come begging once again!
Maybe there is hope....