Not sure how the Aussie system works but under one system I worked cadets (self sponsored) went straight into the RHS of the A320.
3-5 years later upgrading to command, their only ‘command’ time PICUS.
How does it work in the Aussie airlines?
Looking back at my career would I have jumped straight into an airline if I could? Yep, however looking back at the extreme fun I had in GA I actually feel sorry for guys that go straight into the RHS. Yeah it’s a career but it ain’t flying (ok it is flying but ya know what I mean).
If it is over 65% going into group airlines then that’s a solid number. However wouldn’t it be great to see sponsored cadetships, the true cadetship.