KRUSTY, the reality is that people will join on this contract. QF is no longer an option and VA isn't going to grow much.
They will get their 320 endorsement and 1000 hours on type. They will then leave to go to Strategic, Tiger or more likely overseas. A lot of the minimum criteria for overseas carriers include experience on type.
Jetstar will become another part of the GA pilgrimage on the way to an airline job. How do I know this? I know people in this exact position: they just want 500hrs and will then piss off.
I feel pity for the guys in the Left hand seat. The new era will be itinerant FO's that come and go.
This trio Bruce, Alan and David (BAD) they're like drunks with the keys to a brewery. Julia cut them each a personalised set.