What's the big deal about direct entry Captains anyway?
Exactly, that why they stick to their policy and only ungrade from within-lots of very capable and suitable co-pilots ready to fill potential captain's positions.
Are the Captains going to be flying as Captains? If so and permanent positions are offered are they going to be returned to f/o's? Direct entry command at Comair - Never thought that I would see that!
You won't. All permanent appointments will be through the normal selection and only as first officers.