The simple answer is: Cargo hires for Cargo...Mainline hires for Mainline. The only crossover is from Mainline to Cargo is at FIRST year pay...in other words, a Mainline pilot MAY join Cargo to fly past 60 but at a reduced salary and allowances, and possibly at local terms. No allowances like the contract guys get. The two operations are separarate and no one will ever go from Cargo to Mainline...they are considered a lower form of SQ employee by many...although when the mainline pilots were allowed to operate Cargo flight they sure enjoyed taking the best flying! As far a any sort of "no poaching" rule...never heard of it and it's rumour at best, SQC will take a new DEC any day before renewing a senior (and more expensive) expat! It's all about keeping costs down...it was fun while it lasted a few years back but now? Much different place I hear.