I'm just curious if the AOA will put out a directive stating eligible SOs should not apply for the DEFO position. Firstly it will be a a lot easier to upgrade an SO already familiar with CX ops than bringing in someone from the outside. Secondly we do not allow Training captains to accept STC and BTC positions so should they allow the same for SOs who will jump the queue and negatively impact those that are close to an upgrade. Finally I understand that they will still be short of trainers but for every SO that has a delayed upgrade they could potentially train 4 DEFO, it is not insignificant