SWH the Singapore road show, was that for EK?
Yep, and they are trying to employ another 500 pilots by year end. Even if they managed to convince every QF pilot being made redundant to join, they are finding it hard to crew the jets they have on order.
Depending on the fleet, time to command is going over 10 years. They will put you where needed, so even if being told you are going onto the 777, they can tell you after starting you are now on the A330.
Requirements for the Position of First Officer
- A minimum of 4000 hours total flying time (may include 25% P3 or FEO time to a max of 500 hours)
- A minimum of 2000 hours multi-crew, multi-engine jet aircraft (P3 time cannot be used for this requirement).
OR
- A minimum of 2500 hours total flying time on a modern commercial multi-engine, multi-crew aircraft jet (P3 time cannot be used for this requirement)
Requirements for the Position of First Officer A380
- 3000 hours multi-crew, multi-engine jet with MTOW 50+ tonnes which must include 1500 hours and current on modern fly by wire Airbus aircraft
- Full ICAO ATPL
- Unrestricted Class 1 Medical
As you can see, cadet SOs on the Airbus at CX would easily meet the requirement for a direct entry FO position on the A380 after 6 years, would they wait another 10+ years for a command ???