Good cat, are you willing to bet on a new joiner having a command in 5 to 6 years? The last Boeing will be delivered in under three years. Fleet over 150 now and planned to be 250 by 2020. That would mean the last 300ish on the FO list now would be the top 300ish of the FO list in 2020 wouldn't it?
The Don
Well you're probably right Don - I was guessing at that figure and my intention was to put the point across that Commands are coming quickly now but new joiners will be waiting considerably longer even accounting for retirements and resignations. Therefore you shouldn't come simply for a quick command and nothing else.
It will still come a lot quicker than in all the other Legacy carriers though so may be a consideration for some.