My comments were about the min hours and time at EK. Management already dropped it from 3000 hrs to 2500 two months ago, so that particular goalpost already has wheels. I simply suggested moving it further, because I believe Emirates has done a good job of hiring many qualified FOs who will make good captains.
No, I don’t think unqualified slacker FOs should be upgraded. Everyone I have flown & trained with at EK has been first rate. Maybe I have been lucky.
Yes, I agree that DECs are needed sometimes. Remember, being a DEC elsewhere is my goal.
Yes, I did protest A330 FOs not being able to fleet transfer to the 777 to upgrade faster. I do it every chance I get. That reminds me, I’m about due for a rant on that issue.
No, I don’t think I’m special. I take my shafting right along with everyone else.
Yes, the quip about not crashing was a joke.
Guess this topic really is a raw nerve. I even pissed off the Don!