I think the thought process is more about having people available in case they can get an OE trip completed, and it does make some sense, things are backed up everywhere,

Again, keep in mind that they do pay for hotel and your getting paid. I’ve been hearing some frustration on the socials and thought people should know what to expect and what ABX expects from them.

If a pilot choses to come here with realistic expectations and all the information they will have a very rewarding training experience, albeit with realistic expectations of the current delays to the footprint.