9X is making a good point on the LCC know-how. It wasnt long ago when some PRC carriers were trying to get their cadets some "hands on" with offers of FO's for free to asian LCCs'. Even 3K / jetstar asia-singapore knocked back the offer supposedly due to "possible competitive disadvantages when the cadets return home." How does it go now, if you cant beat them, bend over and let them #$%^& you."