crashy
I don't need you to tell me that!
I was responding to a deleted comment, and passed on some genuine info for the wannabees.
As for having line experience.......well, if you realise that having passed a line check with hours on type is valuable, why don't Astraeus put their money where their mouth is and play the game? Give them some valuable time, not just 100 hours.
Are you seriously telling me that Astraeus has more than it's fair share of pilot's at home in the summer busy season........ when their seats are filled by paying for rating pilots?
No, I didn't think so. Astraeus use this scheme this summer to employ less pilots, and hence reduce their cost base further. After all, if you can get 6 to pay, that is one FO not required by the company for the summer.
ergo: less pilots = less wages , and more people paying for a rating = more profit.
Nicely sewn up.
I am afraid that I find the scheme indefensible, but alas it will find takers for the reasons you have given no doubt.
Enjoy training them.....
