Originally Posted by
Matra 4EB
Upgrades on the wide bodies are rare and tough. It takes years to wait for your seniority (before the pandemic, it was about eight years; meanwhile there is a long queue of guys waiting who have the required hours), while someone else may be put ahead of you just like that.
Fail rate during the assessment is high (50% to 75% don't pass on their first attempt), usually for reasons that are hard to counter-prove ("your CRM was not up to standard"), the truth being that they need to show their high standards within the training department - and either someone didn't like your face, or they already passed all the locals and need the expats to fill the fail-quota.
On the other hand, if you have some good connections inside the office it significantly improves your chances.
Thank you, this is exactly what I have heard. What a shame because other than that it looks like a good company to join. Thanks.