the company may well be making a rod for its own back in only recruiting 200 hour cadets
Ultimately yes, but also not really. Those making these recruitment decisions won't be here in 3-4 years time to be affected by what it might mean (ring any bells?) It will be 'bye-bye' time like the last lot with 5 million in the back pocket. That's the problem with easyJet and its decision making management - its short termism for gross gain.
Personaly I can see clear value in taking cadets, integrating them into our operation and developing them all the way to command and beyond
I would like to agree with this statement but I can only say 'Good-Luck'. Unless you have had a previous flying career (s), topping up a pension or have an unyeilding masochistic disorder, I really can't see any cadet staying at easyJet for an entire career.
It's far too brutal.