Like always everything can change with the wind, for worse or for better.
BTW, there's still recruitment on 777.
Remember that the vast majority of KF available pilots are up and well on their new jobs in the ME and China. On the other hand there are numerous issues before hiring a DEC, it would be allowed only on contract basis, not full time employment. Why would they consider such a thing when there are permanent positions available?
Then, there are the costly and long training.
Finally, it would be the second time that JET recruits massively then fires after the first sign of crisis. No good reputation if they ever think about hiring expats in the future.
