A few months back ANZ told the pilots in the Liinks to stay in the Links if they wanted a go at the jets. Now they are interviewing they are calling drivers who have yes letters from other operators before those who have stayed loyal. The reason is ANZ do not have enough applications from within the Links to cover their requirements for the future. So they want to retain all their experience in the group. The reward for disloyalty is better senority in ANZ compared to those who remained loyal to the Koru. Everyone will get their chance but a start date with the opposition will get you there quicker.
Eventually the experience levels in the Links will drop to the point that ANZ will start to interview pilots from other operators before those remaining in the Links.
So by going to
JS or Virgin you are on a winner. You will either be stopped from going or you will be asked to come back.
For those of you trying to get into the Links focus on these things. First pass your interview and get an offer of employment on any fleet. Apply to ANZ. Do a good job and get your ATPL ASAP. Then apply to the opposition. If they offer you a job take it but make sure ANZ know you are going.
Remember hiring comes in waves and when things slow down a jet job is better than a turboprop job which is better than a piston job which is better than paying for your flying. Never forget that loyalty is for dogs. Dogs lick their own balls. So if you cannot lick your balls then you are not a dog.
Good luck all.
