Thanks for the input limahotel.
I am in no way defending anyone here , just wanted to state a few experiences from cadets that I have been speaking to. And I know a few at the blue and yellow too- those guys are lucky to be getting their preferred base , and of course I realise they could be in the minority , however I did think (please correct me if I'm wrong) there was an effort being made to try get pilots to their preferred base.
limahotel are you working for them , and are you finding it hard to get your chosen base?