Ah, sorry TT. My typo. The 111 over 60s includes 380, 330, 744, 767.
Wingspar, when one Captain retires, there is no compounding. One F/O is promoted, one S/O is promoted, one new hire.
However, when a fleet increase occurs, for every new Captain two F/Os are required, one for the increase and one to replace the one promoted, then up to four S/Os are required, two to replace the S/Os promoted plus zero, one or two new ones to make up the new crew, depending on type of flying. Fleet increases are a lot more important to the juniorati than retirements, in other words.
Trev at QF is going to have a huge problem over the next couple of years balancing the numbers. No way can they ever get it right with the massive fleet changes underway and they have no way of controlling when and how many pilots from what type and rank are going to walk, [other than restricting the numbers going on LWOP]. There is only so much that can be done with Divisors and assigned leave and the cancellation thereof.
It is going to be a shemozzle and they will be yearning for a bit of engagement and some stabillity before this is over. Fasten seat belts.
Karma trumps hubris, every time.
Last edited by Captain Gidday; 10th Nov 2011 at 00:19.