Just think, if B.A. aren't training anyone, who the hell is?? In the 80's-early 90's they were starting 120-150 a year. And who is going to certify all the aircraft in a few years time, when the old boys with the cover/experience retire. The lead time to train an engineer to B1/B2 level is at least
TWICE as long as that for the drivers. Someone coming in off the street is forced to have at least 5 years training/experience before they can issue a C.R.S. I think a pilot could be on line in less than 18 months (correct me if i'm wrong!). However a shortage of certifiers will mean one of two things a lowering of standards/safety or a rise in wages. Yes its going to be the first one, i've done this long enough to know that.
Just out of interest are any of the other airlines still taking on apprentices ??????
