The cadet program is being done so that Aer Lingus can select the best pilots, not just the best that were able to afford training. If you disagree with this policy then you'll have a hard time if you ever make it into Aer Lingus as this scheme was pushed for for years by the pilot group in Aer Lingus. I don't see how anyone out there could complain about a cadet scheme being offered. Of course there'll be less DE places than if they recruited by DE only, but this is what has been pushed for for years now at Aer Lingus and was always the way it was done pre 9/11.
The cadet program allows Aer Lingus to train their crews from day 1 in the way they want. It's not a stupid idea and is finally a sign of an airline with a sensible, responsible approach to hiring to pilots instead of this P2F crap we've seen invade the industry.
Last edited by Aerlingus231; 26th Jul 2013 at 00:01.