MAS, Nautiflyer has pretty much summed it up on accelerated commands. At one point it was happening and many came here with that promise or expectation. Not happening now, as far as most know. With the age of retirement at 65 with many carriers around the world, doubtful EK will see ANY DEC's with the requirecd time in type or desire to come here.....so goes with accelerated commands. You are starting to see cracks in the hiring around the world. IMHO, EK had better get its collective "shisha" together or the exodus will be beyond their capabilities. Again, IMHO, four years ago this was one of the better jobs, today-just another low cost carrier (as far as flight ops is concerned).