Time to upgrade SO/JFO
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Time to upgrade SO/JFO
Can anyone comment on today's estimated time as a Second Officer? During the SARS outbreak some were saying up to 5 years however I am wondering what the current guess is based on the current climate.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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It’s never been five years. After 911 and SARS it blew it out to just over three years. I believe it is now just under three years and falling. With all the new aircraft arriving late next year and 2006 I can see it getting down to about 2 years by late 2005 barring any severe downturn in the world economy.
It’s never been five years. After 911 and SARS it blew it out to just over three years. I believe it is now just under three years and falling. With all the new aircraft arriving late next year and 2006 I can see it getting down to about 2 years by late 2005 barring any severe downturn in the world economy.
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Hi,
I've emailed Cathay before and they told me it takes 3 years to get upgraded from S/O to F/O. As for F/O to Captain, it will take another 8 to 10 years. This info was emailed to me by Cathay Pacific so it should be fairly realistic. Hope this helps.
Capt. J
I've emailed Cathay before and they told me it takes 3 years to get upgraded from S/O to F/O. As for F/O to Captain, it will take another 8 to 10 years. This info was emailed to me by Cathay Pacific so it should be fairly realistic. Hope this helps.
Capt. J
