And those who have kids determined to fly are applying to the cadet course as for someone with 0 hours it is not a bad way to get into the industry, yes it won't be the same career their dads had but is one of the better ways to start. It took me about 8 years on really bad pay most of the time to get into CX as a DESO. In 8 years these kids will have 2-3000 (not as SO but as an FO) hours whilst making more than I did and can get a descent FO job elsewhere if they wish. Also much easier on their dads wallets. Disgusted that CX are trying to get experienced guys on the cadet scheme but that is another issue.