OK boys, let's straighten a few things out.
ST,
The reason people don't "jump the que" has nothing to do with "weight speed formula". It is strictly a function of a seniority system.
Nowhere did I comment on the fairness of the system. I will not comment on it now.
Your "career plan" as you put it is a bit askew "mate". It is strictly a function of economic times. Some individuals see a command in less than 5 years. Some wait 15, yes I'm talking B737/A320. That's the nature of the career. Oh, by the way, some never see command.
I was not, and do not wish to compare Qatar's system to any system.
Cheers!