Originally Posted by
FlyingOW
I am referring to the fact that the Recruitment website now requires widebody experience (I.e. 737 for a Direct Entry Capt is no longer relevant) for a DEC Boeing position. I am also stating that most DEC joiners on the Triple 7 nowadays are already widebody Captains (more competitive). Current fleet growth is on the T7 and a few 747F. 737 guys were being placed on the 787 in the past. It's a question of supply and demand.
As I said I am sure things will change if/when the 737 and new 787-9 arrive.
Not saying it's impossible to join as a current narrow body Capt especially if you have previous widebody experience as an FO.
"Be type rated and current on the B777/B787 with minimum of 500 hours in command on type, or on B767/B757/
B737NG/B747-400/800
with a minimum of 2000 hours in command on type."
Also, none of the other requirements states you have to have widebody experience.
Source: Official website - Careers