Firstly I’m not a trainer so can only give you a top line opinion. I’m not based at Leeds nor am I on the A320. I have trained in various roles including SFI at previous companies and I have decided to probably not apply for training. The reasons for my choice are firstly base. If you aren’t Manchester based then be ready to spend a lot of time their as that’s where the A320 sim Centre will be. Not sure how long your friends have been with the company but the last couple of years have been strange obviously. Jet2 presently is working at max training capacity. The trainers are in the sim a lot and we are recruiting so this will not slow down. The trainers are looking at the increment and thinking crickey we are working hard for that. As well as that Jet2 lifestyle and the options it gives makes line flying a really good thing and the trainers are limited with this. For example the company are about to bring in a set of options for part time working. In most probability if you have any training role you will not be allowed to apply. However you do get every Christmas off. As always it’s swings and roundabouts. In short if you join now as a trainer you will be training all the time. Your increment will be ok. You will get Christmas off. You may get part time working but probably not. Eventually the work load will calm down and it will be less sim based. If you join as a line pilot lifestyle 2023 will be really good for you if part time is a wanted option. If I were you I would join on the line, look at the lay of the land and then decide. However, DEC options not great but no harm in applying. Good luck