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You are absolutely 100% correct. The Flexi-Guys were well warned in advance and have not listened. Many of us told them to do whatever they can to get on to a Perm Contract, at any base in the network.
A small %age have moved to Europe, who are now EasyJet employees. Only those that have done so are on a Transfer List to the base of their choice. After 18/24 months of this debacle there are some guys complaining about the lack of hours/pay in the winter months, who have not even applied for a position in Europe, cos they are happy with their current base!!!
My comments might seem harsh to some, but if you are a Contractor on day one and do nothing to improve your long-term prospects. I just wonder!!
Apply as soon as you can for a Perm Contract and then have a semblance of control over your future. Take the hit of a possible poor basing but at least you are an EasyJet employee and you have protections.(thanks to BALPA)
There are numerous Captains on this forum who could tell you about not being based where they wanted to be!!
Good Luck Guys