Any recruit starting the process now won't be on the line till June next year...especially if it's a turbo prop guy, as they will have to do a significantly longer course.
That's a huge gap to fill when the system is already at breaking point, and more aircraft are delivered every month. How many guys do you think will leave before then, having simply had enough?
Management say "rosters will remain tight until mid next year"
They've been saying that for years. The numbers simply don't add up, but TCAS and co will be the last to admit that it's unworkable, or to accept any blame for the current crisis. "What crisis?" No problems with recruitment apparently.