Originally Posted by
ECAMACTIONSCOMPLETE
They get first dibs at QF mainline jobs, given the groups preference to internal applications. Dozens have gone/are going. It’s not hard to go and hire a Cessna for 50 hours and get the required PIC. Its a great fork in the road to have. Stay at JQ and get an early command (for most cadets by the time they’re in their early 30’s) or go to QF and enjoy the benefits of working for a legacy carrier.
I joined the airline as a cadet, straight out of high school and have loved the experience.
You know, despite all the “cadet bashing” that occurs on these forums from those who are not cadets it’s rare to meet someone who gained their job through a Cadetship and hasn’t had mostly positive experiences. I won’t say totally positive but for the most part those who’ve undergone most forms of cadetships generally wouldn’t have pursued a different path if they had their time over again.