from horses mouth and the powers that be. 38 successful applicants on hold and due to expire (end of march) from sept 01 interviews. decisions made at end of month, grey area as not external as already in system. all experienced airline pilots from other companies. recruitment looking like Aug not sure what fleets. def shortage on all fleets but due to FSS unable to recruit. arguments between ops and directors due to urgency of requirement of crew. old argument, when go ahead given, will be 6 months late as crew needed now