Originally Posted by Apokleros

I have a few questions after researching this cadet thing further; if anyone could answer them, it would be great. If one already has flying experience, must he or she still undergo basic pilot training at Al Ain, or can they progress onwards to the type rating course? What happens after the cadet training is over with? Does one become a second officer or a first officer? Lastly, how long is upgrade to captain at Etihad Airways?