What I can say is that a large number of the ex-CTC cadets unceremoniously dumped by easyJet in the last 3 months are being recruited by Aer Lingus. The figure I heard is that they want 16 FOs and 13 will be straight from the easyJet/CTC cadet scheme. These excellent young pilots are no longer 'cadets' but Airbus-rated pilots with around 300-500 hours on type, completely familiar with the Gatwick operation into Europe. From Aer Lingus's perspective it simply does not get any better - free top-quality pilots who are desperate for a job, available immediately, current on type and likely to accept any conditions without a fuss. EasyJet will now have to recruit more expensive rated pilots in a few months time and thereby lose more money. It is win-win for Aer Lingus and lose-lose for easyJet. No doubt someone in easyJet will have received a substantial bonus for 'managing' the situation so well.