The truth probably lies somewhere between the two positions. I suspect the Baby Boomer retirement bubble that is predicted to hit BA in the next decade
Baby boomer bubble retirement finished around 3/4 years ago; with the '74 starters now with an option to continue to 60, the bubble has long passed...
what are the 3-4 FTOs that BA do accept for low hour pilots?
OAA, CTC, FTE