Originally Posted by
nickler
It mostly depends on your age and fall back plans.
If you consider the different “what if” scenarios, you must consider that something couldn’t go as planned, i.e. you run into potential issues during the accelerated command process and it does take more time than expected only to find out that after a couple of years you prefer to leave and try to take another narrow body command somewhere else. If this scenario is acceptable go for it. Chances are that thanks to the thorough selection process and training capability at EK you will most likely make your accelerated command but the above reasoning is part of our standard daily pilot mindset I would say.
If the above scenario makes you raise more than one eyebrow then you’d better wait to get the hours for the DEC position, go for it and if something goes wrong it will come up much faster.
Both positions require a very steep adaptation and learning curve; you will not have the luxury of settling into the company gradually as with a standard FO entry position and several years waiting time for your command opportunity. The operating standard of a DEC or Accelerated is the same one expected from someone who has been on the RHS for 6/7 years and knows the company inside/out.
As we’ve discussed above, if you put 100% commitment you’ll be fine. Just food for thoughts.
Thanks for the very elaborated message, really appreciated!
I'll take my decision when the time comes.