Originally Posted by
aussieflyboy
I know of a few Group Pilots who were offered start dates as SOs however due to Covid and extended times on the hold file were unable to afford the pay cut. They asked if they could have Direct Entry FO positions and were told this is not possible and therefore turned the Qantas position down.
Are they now offering DEFO positions? I imagine this would be quite the slap in the face to the above folk.
Not officially DEFO but SO with a quick transition to FO, ie during induction. I believe this is not uncommon so your friends sadly may have been misinformed?