Jack D
Indeed they do, but they also have oodles and oodles of training that supports that frozen ATPL, such as 120 minimum sectors. Most cadets in other airlines get around 60 so by the time our young cadets join the ranks, they're fairly efficient, certainly in the procedures, calls and general operation of the machine.
It's when you have the '400 hour trainer' added to the mix that the package becomes diluted. And this is where Don's post is spot on. This Company has the solution but doesn't wish to pay for it. As well as the debacle of low experience and pay as you go trainers, we also have other flawed policies. Short of current rated Airbus candidates, we're now pursuing Boeing type rated new entrants onto the A380. When asked why not reduce the risk by offering the position to current EK B777 pilots familiar with the SOP's and route network, the answer was a resounding no due to the requirement for two separate type ratings and the inherent cost increase. I'm sure that's the big frustration amongst us all, knowing that they have solutions but choose not to adopt them due cost. Far easier to blame a 'minority' and change policies that effects us all without really addressing the concern at hand. It's a token gesture by an SVP to placate those above and although it may remove a small amount of dead wood, it's like fitting an ashtray to a convertible sports car. Mostly useless.
Well, they say you can't have your cake and eat it. Maybe someone needs to tell EK that.
Harry
Last edited by harry the cod; 27th Sep 2017 at 21:05.