Kathey,
Interesting numbers. Not sure where you got the 280 FOs number from when we only have a total of 400 pilots period, including management pilots, and pilot number 240 has just been upgraded. I grant that not all those above him are captains, but there are not 120 FOs above him on the seniority list.
I presume you have worked in the Middle East? If not, then you might find it is not a panacea. Having spent some time there it is not a place I would hurry back to.
I do agree with you that C-scale is not a good contract.
Whoosh