Storm in a teacup...
Even if it takes an FO 10 years to wide-body command at EK...that is still extremely fast by most yardsticks.
DECs are always a testy subject...but I think the 'doom and gloom' for FOs and new joiners needs to be kept in perspective.
A few DECs is not going to stop guys chasing a WB command in the sandpit. It will still be MUCH quicker, on better money and better conditions than if they aspired to that goal in their country of origin.
PG
PS. While it has been said before, it bears repeating: It its someone else's train set. Pilots stepping out from their (usually) western, democratised home countries know the risks of working in an environment which lacks any significant employee rights and industrial protections. Risk versus reward should always be weighed carefully.
Last edited by Popgun; 21st Feb 2012 at 02:51.
Reason: added PS.