NTSO
I can confirm first hand.
'We are not able to offer employment to Second officers other than sponsored graduates of the Qatar aeronautical college.
A small amount of Fast Track second officers MAY be needed in the second half of 2013..
Kinda strange though ntso's have a huge bond for 5 years. Quite a good deal for QR you would think since they cant leave. i hear a lot of diff things but this came from a manager in recruitment.
Things change a lot over there so my hope hasnt faded. I know of a guy on the forum: ITO. Did his assesment jan 2012. Passed the age limit (30) file got closed (NTSO) the guy probably did everything he could to turn the tide. The result: he was put back on track and received the offer of
Employment a little while ago.
Dont lose hope..