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Old 10th Sep 2009, 18:16
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Originally Posted by nada1234
.....Jet started actively hiring expats at the cost of local talent who had more than adequate experience.....
Genuine question.

Why, given that expats are generally more expensive, would a company do this, particularly in the current climate? If a local pilot was capable of doing the job what would be the point apart from being able to ditch the expat more easily should the need arise?