NO NO NO. You are all missing the point.
David Kistruck, Virgin's flight operations general manager, said: "Our people have always been at the heart of Virgin Atlantic and we're delighted to offer this opportunity to a whole new generation of flyers.
"They'll be part of the Virgin family from day one and will enjoy an opportunity like no other, as the only trainee pilots in Europe to fly straight on to long-haul aircraft once qualified."
The would-be pilots will be "part of the Virgin family from day one", with the future flyers programme being run in partnership with pilot training company CTC Aviation.
This all smacks of a " Family of love " moment. When these new family members join they will become willing victims of Virgins Flirty Fishing culture and be well and truly
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