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This "offer" is aimed squarely at HKE/HKA. CX aren't even trying to attract outside "talent" with this deal.
HKE/HKA drivers are watering at the mouth for an opportunity to jump ship. CX looks positively idyllic compared to what they're subjected to. They have HKG Licences. Some are already type rated (training will be minimal). There's a $20K a month increase for just crossing the bridge.
The number of total outsiders inducted into CX on this latest abomination of a contract will be minimal - it's not aimed at them.
There is no love lost between Hainan Group and CX/Swires and CX are itching at an opportunity to stick it to them.
They'll kill two birds with one stone: Rapid induction of new blood onto the 330/747 and stymie (or at least slow down) HKE/HKA's expansion. AT's problem becomes theirs.
What we desperately need in HKG is an effective SINGLE union of pilots (irrespective of employer, commercial or VIP) to deal with this threat. We should all be sitting around a single table with a unified strategy to tackle the bullies.