Look left,
Do the cadets do the same skill test/ licence proficiency test at Direct entry FOs? Do they need to pass the same checks as other pilots every 6 months? If you are saying they don't get checked the same and are deficient you need to inform your regulator.
Cadets are the way the industry is headed. The A320 and 737 are the old 206 and 210s in most of the world now. With a proper training scheme they seem to progress alright. If you are having a problem in Jetstar with them, I suggest you blame your training department.
SO is a thing for bean counters only. I find it hard to believe any pilot would think it a good idea. It makes for a cheaper flight deck crew only. The best way of learning is being in a control seat, just like how you and I learnt the trade. Multiple sectors in a 320 or 737 will quickly get them up to speed. Sitting in the back seat only increases a managers bonus.
And yes, I (and lots of others) too fly with cadets.
Last edited by donpizmeov; 17th Feb 2015 at 11:14.