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Old 20th Nov 2018, 08:50
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Tricia Takanawa
 
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Originally Posted by Britabroad
Hello everyone,

Just looking for some advice, if anyone is ‘in the know!’

I recently attended (and passed) the second stage interview and group assessment and wanted to get some info regarding A320 command opportunities. It was claimed that with over the applicable command hours requirement, one could expect a short haul command, if so desired, at LGW (or even LHR!) within 6 -12 months of joining. Is this a real possibility? Are the command slots really going to those that junior?

Many thanks in advance.
It also appears to depend on the fleet that you get assigned. So much for strict seniority. Junior 320 FO's are getting upgrades, whilst those senior that were directed to long haul appear to be getting bypassed, simply because of the cost of the course. Something else they isn't mentioned when you apply, nor is expected in such a strict seniority system. I can understand it for people that have been grated transfers that they requested, but not for those that are directed upon joining, and onto a type for which many are already type rated (think 777/787 pilots from Norweigan, EK, QR, CX etc).
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