With that said when does the "total hours = total experience" curve plateau? I buy a 2000 hour pilot is "more experienced" than a 1000 hour pilot, who is more experienced than a 500 hour pilot etc., but is there not a point when 3000 = 5000 = 7000 = 10000?

In my opinion there has to be a point when quality of hours, recency and depth of experience, and over all attitude, aptitude, and general likability of a candidate means more than "total hours."

Cubdrick