It's the military mentality they are not so keen about
Maghy I resemble that remark..
. I have no idea why EK don't take more military guys but I am guessing it is because they don't have to...at the moment at least. In the past they have and there are at least a handful of direct from the military pilots at EK, including fast jet. Why take a candidate with no commercial pax experience over one with I guess? Even though it may make little difference it is a difference none the less. The GCAA has approved Category D Flight Simulators for the use of Zero Flight Time training only for pilots with at least 500 hours in a turbojet Transport type aircraft....so a fast jet guy for instance is required to do circuit training in the actual aircraft...so why would an airline spend the money if they don't have to?
Mike I feel your pain...apply to them all and wait and see is my advice.