5000hrs for CU
I too am unaware of a 5000hr on type CU process. It will likely remain 3000hr, with the 3 command upgrade modules to complete, along with continual assessment of suitability as part of each OPC/LPC and Line Check. It his however very true that commands in Ryanair will undoubtably slow up to a snails crawl in the next two years are so. Attrition rates, retirements and deaths will dictate requirement. I would believe that the preferred method will always be to promote guys internally, however we may see a new sort of grading system introduced in order to ensure that those who enter the CU course will sail through. Cadets joining now should be aware that a lengthy stint in the RHS probably awaits them.