Some good points H , but comparing apples to apples and I don't mean to denigrate the cadets in any way, but the average 40 - 60 sector EU cadet is generally far ahead in terms of proficiency , or at least used to be when selection was extremely rigorous ; possibly now less so with ptf schemes . .? I do know that the t & c,s of cadets in training at EK are excellent , they even draw a salary and good for them . The cost is high and they are very Labour intensive . Anyway , onwards & upwards , the new training academy might open the door for non nationals & siblings , I hope it does , but they will be paying for the privilege one way or another .
Apologies all round for the thread drift .
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