Would I leave the flight deck with a cadet at the helm? Heck, why not- experienced FO's in the front of the AF didn't fare too well so why would a cadet be any different? I mean, you would get great rest in the cage housing on off days.
Funny how DEFO was considered the scourge of the airline- protests, lawsuits- and now the arrival of the first airmen with ZERO HOUSING. I'm fairly sure the experience of the DEFO hires would have precluded them from accepting such pitiful terms. Alas, the SO's are getting their upgrade. Tradeoff? Pilot housing in the gunsights.
Last edited by FIRESYSOK; 13th Aug 2010 at 04:22.