All I know is I have seen three guys now who looked genuinely no more than 21 years old, 8 stone wet, heads low walking behind grey haired captains and they had 2 stripes. There are ex BMI guys in my current company and they have upwards of 1500 hours and some 3000 hours. Why would they have been let go out of turn? So I am guessing these guys are new - whether they have paid to fly or not, I am pretty sure they are new. Are BMI recruiting as PPJN say they are - with further courses to come? How many are on a course?