So, realistically what would you propose as a realistic expectation for upgrading on 777 and Airbus?
Well, Kashima, I don't know. Fatbus gave a rough idea I couldn't say it looks far from what to expect.
To come here, depending on your current situation(no job, bad job, really underpaid), is an upgrade already. It's a safe job. It may take a while as an FO, but you have a career, a number and still good benefits. Many I know are been fired from Asian companies after their contracts are expired, no matter they are excellent pilots and have a family to support.
It's true there's a DEC problem here, what sucks for an FO, but it's also true that many pilots leave when situation becomes better at home.
Anyway, upgrade time is not a good point at EK at this time.