graduation
I've just attended a graduation at the college. There were 5 batches!!! Each of them had 10-12 people. Many boys: 3-4 in a group and one of the batches had 8 boys out of 12 people. You get your certificate after completing your 6-month-probation. Few peple didn't make it but the majority was successful.
There won't be new A380s coming in the first half of next year. However, they keep hiring I was told. Many new 777s are coming next year and a couple of A380s in the second half of 2011.
Promotional opportunities seem to be quicker on the A380. That's one of the reasons for the people to convert from the Main fleet. The other reason: 0-2 turnarounds a month and Jeddah is an afternoon flight, quite easy.
Good luck with the training!