Direct entry candidates have just as many check gates to pass through in order to keep their career and future propects afloat. These are not always as structured or absolute but there is a similar culture.
I don't understand why a cadet applicant is given a seniority number before they have completed the training if industry experience is a reqiured part of the process before commencing TSO school.
Are they paying fees to AIPA?
Are they able to vote on the EBA?
Yet they can progress in front of current operating crew
