FL999 you are somehow correct. complete batches of 10 people who went for stage 1 returned home failing it. No one could passed it. However, irony is that they were offered to come back and attempt it a second time the next day. Why on earth would they do that? I dont think they lack in applicants. Further that im aware is that 15 candidates are already selected and are probably prior medical stage.
Now if I fill the true puzzle, im thinking the feb intake is a diversion to candidates. Their plan as always was to hire their own. Suddenly the FDO popped the canopy and to cover his ejection full of corruption, something has to be fed to keep people quiet. Best way is to give hope to some and removing the noisy ones from their list. Thats my point of view. Cunning enough from the airline.