So many new applicants????
Where do you get your information from mate?
They are struggling to meet the demand.
And if we see some new guys filtering through, none of them actually is high calibre material!
Some reasons people are joining QR these days:
1) They will give you a typerating on a modern airliner for virtually nothing in return. A320/330/340 en 777 are the most sought after TRs around...
2) They come to make a quick buck...many of the guys joining now are coming from parts of the world where the salaries are significantly lower and where the local currencies usually are pegged to the USD. They come here, save money and usually run after 3 years...
3) To get a licence which is worth a little bit more than the standard ICAO licence
4) To get experience on heavy airplanes....
5) To run away from a politically or other dangerous situation back home...
In short, most people come and survive here a few years, use the compnay for personal benefits and than run away!
NOBODY is here out of a career decision....
Remember the golden Sandpit adaggio...
Dont come here for a career....you will leave in exactly the same position as the one you joined with...(and this is true in 99% of the cases)
SNAM....open your eyes!