when major airlines start offering direct entry commands it's a very good indication of the shortage of experienced pilots worldwide .
I guess a lot of the American crews who were furloughed have or will shortly be returning to the U.S. hence the shortage .
The airline managements worldwide have successfully destroyed a once very proud profession , the upcoming pilot shortages will soon bite them in the ass. They will not be able to get enough crews to cover expansions and the lack of flight deck experience will result in a lot more incidents or accidents .
As for EK the salary ain't that good , it's as hot as hell in summer and there is lots of dust . Pass .