Thad
You make an interesting point if EZY are having trouble filling training courses then they are the third European airline with this problem starting to emerge.
I am going to take a guess that tis is the reason that RYR hase eased up on the T&C'S for DEC's joining the company.
It is starting to look as if the bean counters enthusiasm for turning the right seat into a revenue stream has resulted in those who have passed the line check not getting much flying ( to enable the sat to be used for P2F ) and so the company's have a glut of low time FO's who can't qualify for upgrade to captain due to the few hours they have been flying.
I shall know when the boot is firmly on the other foot when I hear airline bosses telling the aviation press about those nasty disloyal pilots ! The last time I saw this situation I got a 25% pay rise in one year without any negotiation as the airline attempted to stem the rush for the door.