Originally Posted by
kalyx522
Thanks, Typhoon. I'm not applying to either in the very near future (not eligible yet!) but definitely looking to that direction as a possible career goal. I didn't realize EK FO position may be easier than CX FO. Do you know if they're hiring U.S. regional guys or is it mostly guys with time in heavy jets? do t-prop drivers have a chance?
EK hires guys with regional time. CX hires guys with regional time, but mostly into SO spots. EK has not started hiring guys with just turboprop time yet, but that is a rumor. Probably heavy turboprop time first though ( C-130, P-3, ATR 72, etc ).
TP