Bird On is right. In a lot of cases getting a job is a hit and miss affair and a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack. I have seen some excellent people get rejected whilst some right plonkers get accepted and I am sure we all have come acoss that.
Whlist on that subject Don I doubt if Whitey has the requisite hours for a DEC at EK especially as only on a BAe146 so he is stuck at EK whether he likes it or not.
Looking at Emirates website it says "F/O's who are adaptable,self motivated and who can offer high experience levels may if suitable look forward to career growth opportunities.!! What does that say about Whitey I have to ask??