I think you may find they're training up a crew to handle rather more of the fleet than the current number. i.e. planning ahead.
Just a guess...
Above is your previous post in case you cant remember
Romulus,
The numbers quoted are required to work on this lastest piece "new technology",you show your lack of experience and knowledge in the industry by (a) having a guess (b)suggesting that more manpower than needed is being used to carrry out the work at the moment.Of course you can use less manpower but that will decrease the amount of rectification that would be carried out during the port visit which will also effect the customers next experience on the subsequent flight/s.
Our old manager believed only 24 LAME's were needed .The current manager thinks someone with a CAT A is a better option than a experienced LAME.Id say you would fit in nicely as the third muppet. Rule 1 -Dont guess ,Rule 2- Find a industry to work in you actually understand.