Turbine1
If it helps, we were told in one of the HR briefings that EK was stopping F/O recruitment for a while and focusing only in DEC's.
She didn't know when or for how long. As she saw our poker face (all have friends shortlisted) she also remarked twice that was for a short period.
So, we can be now on this situation even if there's no official info from EK. If they're doing that they could at least send an email to the shortlisted guys saying "hey be aware we'll take a while to call you".
Just wanted to let you know that I was told directly from a EK HR's staff member that they were planing to stop F/O's recruitment. Again, just for a short period.
Good luck!
P.S: that was on early May.