Thanks for the replies,

I donīt have any contact in HR. The call I got was from a gentleman who explained that he was just making the verification calls temporarily.

I donīt have the required hours for a DEC position and am quite aware of it. I donīt mind going as an F.O. and know the implications in terms of upgrade time and such. The only thing that still has me a bit hesitant is the fact that I think around the whole world there is a different treatment towards F.O.īs than towards Captains, which might affect the quality of life for my family. I upgraded about two years ago and have about 1,600 in command widebody. I donīt think that I can afford to wait the year and a half or so until I have the required hours to apply for a DEC position, as the world pilot market apparently will tank shortly. Furthermore, I donīt have any problems flying the right seat. Itīs all learning anyway and I have the benefit of being still relatively young, so I can afford some years flying as an F.O. again.

Perhaps Iīm wrong, but I think that I am probably right about the job market, so if I get an invitation for an interview, I think we will take it.

Is there any way to find out if I am on some shortlist?

Once again, thanks for the replies.

Saludos,

SEQU