Why is that folks who have climbed the ladder are always so keen to pull it up after them?. .. .Why not let young guns have a chance at the RHS of a jet in the UK. After all, they present no threat if they are no good, and are good for the airline and us pilots if there are. The selection and training (here in the UK) is extremly tough and uncompromising. Probably more so than for DEP who have some experience.. .. .I have made redundant twice in my 3 years in the business but I dont resent these guys taking a golden chance if they manage to get it. Remember, you can always apply rather than sitting at home and whinging............ . . . <small>[ 13 March 2002, 17:42: Message edited by: jetgirl ]</small>