Full forward,
Yes there will be a seniority list and you will be promoted in order of seniority. Sorry if I have mis-read you but.... Your previous posts give the uncomfortable feeling that you think because of your previous background you deserve to jump in at the top of the tree. Guess what, once you have the requisite experience, you actually don't get more experienced with more hours just older.
If you are totally command orientated and money focused Dubai will not be the place for you. You have to want to live here and have the humility to suck up 3 years as an F/O before taking a command. Everyone EK recruits are selected on the basis of joining to be captains in short order.
Ghost