Papoo- thanks for all the info, I really appreciate you taking the time to write all of that.

I just got an email from CX last week asking to fill out the flight times and medical info. Any word on the future of hiring there or how long to hear back?

Also, I have an ATP with roughly 4000 hours. I wouldn't mind SO for a year, but I read upgrade to FO is about 3 years. Are there certain requirements for SO's to upgrade to FO's that aren't being met from these pilots with 250 hours + 2 years experience? Curious if flight hours make it possible to upgrade to FO sooner than most?

Also looking for a basic summary of the process of going through the SO program. interview/ Adelaide/ type rating... etc.

Thanks for the responses guys/ gals.