Yes, this is what I was afraid of. The finer details! Thanks for your helpful responses. A bit of a rough deal really, although the pay and perks after you've 'paid your dues' seem good, and the time to command is excellent compared with BA etc.
So how long is the AHC and would it be possible to complete it while still employed at another company (during leave for example)? In other words, can you effectively successfully complete the AHC, then get the job offer and start the type rating at the end of your company's notice period?
Obviously this would require a difficult balancing act, but how would EZY look at it?
cheers!