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Originally Posted by
Fairey Seal
Furthermore, rumour has it that the requirements to join EK will drop to unfrozen ATPL. Opening the door for many new pilots to apply.]
That sounds like a sign of lowering standards to fill seats. That doesn't happen in non-crisis situations.
Why do you say lowering the standards?Most of the EK pilots are from SA and OZ.
Most have never flown proper regional operations. Most have never flow an aircraft more that 20T. We should be so lucky to attract guys from UK, Europe and North America.
Guys who have experience on Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Not guys who fly around on Kingairs pretending they are airline pilots. This kind of experience counts for nothing compared to guys who have been flying 320 and 737 types.
There are pilots who would be happy to have the opportunity to fly wide body aircraft and get a fast command. EK is an excellent opportunity with unmatched benefits.