Sir Osis of the river, some of the shortlisted for upgrade FOs have been more than 3 years in EY but most just under 3 years. Who are the 2 FOs currently in the sim? Is this something new that we should know about? Could you send a PM?
From what I remember the guys who got command within 2 years was because they jump on seniority over the B777 boys and more recently because some others had turn down the A320 for A330 slot.
Now more FACTS for the Math experts.
Total Upgrades 2008: 40 aprr. (too lazy to count)
2009: 25-35. Yes that’s right folks. There’s a plan but it won’t make it public “as this may lead to disappointment”
2010: take a guess (or better make a wish)
2011: let’s not go too far.
EY will continue to expand and the pax loads will continue to rise. Job security should never be an issue. But when it comes to upgrade it is all about management commitment to promote own staff. For the time being they couldn’t care less. It reminds me of Qatar next door, a 5 star airline from the outside but 2 star from the inside.
5 years to command would sound ideal in few months from now. Just give it some time.