lotsofplanes - Im seeing a number of people turning up on rosters or getting starts that havent come directly from the Links. As I said previously with the number of people they want to hire this year and next they simply cant recruit solely from the Links.
You're not allowed in the seat from essentially pushback until 20k. Apart from that you're a full part of the crew. You will be given legs where you run the planning etc.
There has been a bit of surprise at the number of guys being sent to the 747 and 737. Maybe that is just a blip. Would expect most new hires to go 777.
The odd guy leaves, but very few.
When I compare to other jobs out there I think it is pretty good. Money wise the whole package is good, and the time off is excellent.