Hypothetically... how would a junior pilot get out in front of this. In my opinion, the writing is on the walls for at least the bottom 1k. How does a junior pilot get ahead of all this... you can’t really apply to other airlines while you still work for another carrier. You wouldn’t get past the interview. “Yes I still work for (insert airline being furloughed from) but it’s you that i really want to work for”. What Pilot or HR person is going to buy that? Even if on a leave of absence, you still have ties to your ex-airline; they know you’re technically still employed by the ex, and you’re just going to leave to go back given the opportunity.

in my opinion you can’t do much until you’re actually furloughed and out a job.