I heard a dirty rumour the other day. CX will offer contractual direct entry slots on bases in Aus and other ports. Being a contract CX will not need to abide by Long service leave and other industrial hurdles. It helps solve their crewing issues and is a way of sticking it to the HKAOA. It fits in nicely with the hundreds of guys wanting to bail from the middle east. I heard it is just waiting on the long sort after EBA to be voted on. I guess it will be a mass opening of base slots to be taken up within 3 months and those not subscribed can be filled by the company as they see fit similar to the DEFO charade a few years ago if you can remember that one. It is so dirty I guess it has to be true!
The reality is don't hold your breath. Anyone who talks with those in the know on the 3rd floor seem to have other things on their mind. Bases is the last on the agenda.
Good Luck