Yes, for this year they need T7 skippers badly. Future is Airbus, lot of them joining us. Captains are given priority in training due to shortage.
King, you'll be assigned on T7 and may be pulled out for 787 later. Or you can request them for 787. With previous command experience on T7 they will consider your request. But expect to make less money on 78, and some turn around flights. Also expect a training time of not less than 6-7 months(or longer) for FO and more than 7 for captains(even if rated and current). As of now too many of us in training and no sim slots. Soon guys will be sent to IST
also for initial sims, apart from CAI & DXB.
Mutt, the long term solution is too far from reality. And the solution will happen only in long term aka far future. Good for us !