From the Head of Training at a recent meeting, the recruitment went well with a mixture of type rated and non type rated recruits as well as the internal cadets. Type Rating courses are underway now, and the 737 training programme is a very busy one with new pilots, type changes and Command courses. As to the question of the type of contract being offered to new recruits, the message was that the Company are well aware of the fact that the market is opening up now, and to "watch this space." I wouldn't be at all surprised if joining terms and conditions at Thomson changed to reflect the increasing choice available to pilots seeking pastures new.