Originally Posted by
ClearedToCrush
I could believe that the failure rate is high but I think 50% rate is a bit exaggerated. What about the other middle east carriers ( EK OR EY)? Do they also have a high failure rate? Im not hijacking the subject but I think a comparison would be necessary in order to understand how risky the decision to join Saudia is.
As alloha has stated it is probably not 50% currently but it certainly has been as high as 50% in the recent past. I guess people know better what is expected now. Other middle East carriers do not have a high failure rate of direct entry Captains. I would guess that Saudi f/o's will not accept being bypassed in seniority by people who do not meet the standards that they have to meet during their 1 year long upgrade course.