Harry, and all other EK remainers
What is clear, regardless of the actual % figure, is that the attrition rate is of huge concern. Not only in crewing aircraft, but in attracting experienced pilots to replace those that leave. We are starting to become the 'Ryanair' of the Middle East with an ever increasing number of low hour pilots joining. This is not inferring disrespect in anyway to those employed by Ryanair, merely that the dynamics within the airline has changed. Our Captains are becoming less experienced and often with a commensurate lack of confidence. We are starting to become an 'on the job training airline', something that many new Captains are ill equipped to handle. We rarely, if ever, offer feedback and very few F/O's ask for it. Poor performance and attitude, as well as reduced knowledge goes unchecked. Basic handling, taxying and operating skills become less common. Even simple descent planning becomes difficult for those unfamiliar with jet energy management or those over reliant on VNAV. Crew are not being encouraged big picture but are trained to detail by new trainers, keen to demonstrate their knowledge. Combine this with the very challenging environment in which we operate, and the holes are being lined up nicely. The increasing number of marginal passes and failures during training supports this. Further, Add in the number of experienced TRE's leaving and the mess is multiplied.
This is a never ending cycle of ever decreasing circles, but rest assured no one cares. Yes there might be a consolatory word or two spoken at the various fleet things etc, or perhaps a carefully worded email from the higher ups I'm guessing, but the key element is they couldn't give 2 sh1ts about what you, your friends, your colleagues or the various senior trainers and middle managers think. Your most likely accurate thoughts and opinions are mere irrelevant annoyances to their enlightened views regarding the reality as they want too see it, and shape it. When the house of cards collapses, and it will be sudden, there will be howls of shock and horror, but nothing will be heard from the higher floors nor will there be even an utter with a hint of remorse or culpability, moreover the chief architect will merely move on to other projects safe in the knowledge of a superior genetic makeup and bank balance.
What a shame when so many have seen this coming for a long time, get out fellas while you still can.