Asia - from not flying a plane ever to command is possible in 5 years, that’s tight but possible.
More the norm I would say 7 ish.... that’s 18 months for initial, then a type rating, then 3-5 years as an FO and then Captain.
Its becoming more the norm than anything else.
Then I’m told there are places it’s even less.
Ahhhh lucky is a Bus Bus in relatively benign environments.
Don’t get me wrong I’m not having a go at any of these guys, it’s just the way it’s become. Do I agree? If done correctly I don’t have an issue problem is it’s not, it’s all a box ticking excercise these days.
This is why guys go on LWOP, furlough etc to get the chance to have a play in the left seat, albeit it a low cost bus...