pianopilot - an outrageous and shameful thing it was too. I am personally deeply embarrassed at the episode. This was the first time in many years that easyJet had recruited non-rated pilots and it was much-trumpeted by the Management at the time. Unfortunately, it turned into an utter own goal as we subsequently binned 40 or so pilots we had offered jobs to. It was simply inexcusable and caused significant damage to easyJet's reputation as an employer. Sadly, there were opportunities to sort the mess out the following year, but to my knowledge not one of those pilots were ever given jobs at easyJet. Instead there was a return to the recruitment of type-rated pilots and inexperienced cadets. Many of these guys/gals are actually very good, but that is not the point. Keeping your word is vital, and on the occasion you referred to that did not happen. All I can say is that I am very sorry for what happened to you, and hope you have gone on to do well wherever you are.