we will have a captain that is 5 - maybe 10 years younger than us with maybe half the experience.......
nyati
The minimum for command at most airlines is around 4000 hrs. Are you telling me you will only get into an airline when you have 8000 hrs?
We have just employed a 44 year old FO. He will be flying with captains in their early thirties. He is happy to have the job.
Its all in the attitude mate.
In any case, if you never want to fly with an ex-cadet as your captain - don't apply to SAA and you'll be safe.