holdmetight
You are making the assumption a DEFO or DESO doesn’t go through a thorough airline selection process which is commensurate with their experience. Both selection processes have their flaws which are easily measured in failure rates during initial and ongoing training/checking.
With the exception of the QF cadet scheme, cadetships in this part of the world are a very new thing. Up until the mid 2000’s almost all pilots employed by the airlines in Australia came through GA, military of from other airlines. Cadetships never have and never will have a monopoly on people that are quick learners. This industry is full of them from all walks of life.
MrSheffield
Go for it kids, leave GA to those who can't get into the airlines. And don't listen to guys rant about lowering conditions. THey had their opportunity to join full service airlines but failed.
That's a pretty rich comment from someone that paid for their endorsement to get into Tiger.