But it is fair to ask who the hell GAPAN are are to whom they sent the questionnaires? I'd suggest that the answer is a bunch of old farts sent a questionnaire to the morons who pass themselves off as Human Remains. One of the questions they left off was "What are you doing to select and fund your own direct entry ab-initio cadets?" But it doesn't really matter because we all know the answer: "Bugger All!". Until the airlines start putting their hands in their pockets, then they will have to take whatever turns up on the doorstep - whatever the age and experience level! The reality is, they have to crew planes to operate flights which have already been sold - where are these rich (or deeply in hock - and we haven't talked asbout university top-up fees yet!) 20 year old somethings with a university education, jet exposure and life experience! As ever, HR have their heads so far up their own backsides they can only see their teeth.