Originally Posted by
ItsonlyMeagain
Morning
Been meaning to ask since this thread opened. Direct Entry Pilot…..?
I am familiar with the term and have even been a Direct Entry Captain (DEC). Here the pilot joins as a Captain, leapfrogging all first officers already employed. However, Direct Entry Pilot? How else do you join?
I’m sure someone will tell me.
Me
Granted its a bit weird - I guess harks back to the days when new entrants would be via the cadet programme.
For what its worth - DECs don't leap frog anyone. They will always be junior to existing FOs in the company. They're simply filling LHS positions that no one currently in the company has bid for.