Originally Posted by
Artie Fufkin
Virgin have always asked simply for Boeing/ Airbus time, but are now asking for type specific. BA has moved in a similar direction over the last few years.
Is it just me sensing a worrying move towards a further narrowing of career progression? It's become an established wisdom that the traditional jump from TP to jet is far more difficult than it was, now it appears specific type ratings are becoming more important than just generic jet time.
Perhaps they want to avoid having to put new guys through a type rating. Investing into your crew is becoming a bug "no-no" lately.