GF
you say..... "Why would a person who could afford $50 million planes get a $50 pilots? GF "
The answer is simple........Because the management companies that are hiring the copilots are CHARGING their clients 10,000 euros a month and PAYING the co-pilots 4,000 euros. This is standard practice and on paper, they are qualified and capable. I know of several co-pilots that have started on the Global withoutjet experience and minimal turboprop exp. They have to learn real quick!