Originally Posted by
hargreaves99
no, but they want co-pilots in their 20s
Well, they may do but they can’t say that in print!
Not sure why they do, though, as a 30 year old still has 35 years of useful service and they may bring qualities and experience suited to future management roles. Historically HP cadets have always been selected with a view to progress within the company.
Anyone familiar with the G-TIGK ditching, following a lightning strike in 1995, will know the handling pilot was the co-pilot, who was 39 at the time (admittedly not BHL sponsored - joined after a marine career).