Transport jock,
If we were't short of FOs then why are they receiving emails to volunteer to work on days off? More specifically, why are FOs being called on their days off at 1,2, & 3 am to operate a flight before they cancel it?
Doesn't appear that they are that flush with them at all.
With regard to waiting for start dates....... the sims are fully booked and that is where the bottle neck lies with regard to recruitment. Don't forget just how many non rated FOs and cadets that we are recruiting....
Also, I hear from friends in training that there is a recruitment freeze whilst we consolidate over the next few months....