Accelerated FO program!!!! I thought I was on the accelerated Command program, then they changed the rules. Here I am ex Capt with command time on 747 and Airbus but am told I do not have the required experience for accelerated command. Experience here does not count for anything so I am lead to believe!!
You will have to wait if you join EK now for a considerable time for upgrade and then you have to pass your assessment flights, interview and of course your face has to fit ie you have to think everything here is wonderful and that all Line checkers ( the guys that have a say in your assesment are great). The trainers unfortuantely have little say in upgrade potential though they are the guys who see you in the sim etc ( go figure!!)I have to say that the hierachy of the Line checkers (failed/ wannabe trainers?)are as much use as a chocolate fireguard.
So don't come if you want a quick command, be ready to sit in the right hand seat, do the FO thing eat humble pie, think all Capts are magnificent and great diplomats - not, and bide your time.
In reality I have joined the accelerated FO program and as you can tell am setting my sights at being a cuise pilot!!!
(PS 9000hrs now/ 2000hrs command before Ek on 747 / Airbus not enough for EK????)
