He had his command on the B743 and none of the senior men were volunteering for the -400 when it first arrived so junior capts were able to bid and, for a while, enjoyed the full (but limited) roster, but once the -400 had settled in, had all the cream trips, simulator in Sydney etc. the senior guys opted for the -400 and the junior guys, like my friend, slid back down the bidding pole!
