Let's be realistic chaps,
Pilot shortage is all over the place and all airlines are affected or lets say most airlines are.. There is a lot of wannabes who have the minimum 250 HRS but jobless due to the 1500 HRS rule and jet time.. Companies are taking advantage of that and ripping people of with Type rating and line training packages.
EK , they should improve their offer but they wont be able to change a thing from bad things list.
They are investing in locals although..I think they should give others a chance .