For both Easyjet and Ryanair, experienced F/Os regularly get early commands, during some periods after only 6-9 months.
and if they are really lucky they may now get paid as a Capt with either airline the same or less than what a BA f/o was getting paid ten years ago and he didnt have to pay for an endorsement (+ the Jitstar admin fee
)
What are we actually doubling here. The lower the entry $ the easier it is to double it but you still end up with fa.