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Old 10-14-2009, 06:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Googled the bill and found many places where people are commenting on H.R.3371. The following is just a very small sampling of what I found.

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"I think this is a great idea. From reading the comments on this bill, it will take a few years to graduate from a college aviation program to being qualified to fly for an airline.
A few years compared to a 30 year career?
As a traveling art designer, I want to fly with someone who flew for a few years in props before getting hired at an airline. My firm won’t hire anyone without at least 5 years experience, regardless of what school they went to.
Why should aviation be any different?"
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"This Bill is TERRIFIC!!! It is about time we take these unqualified 250-400 hrs pilots out of jets. Take a look at these commuter crews the next time you are an airport that serves commuter airlines. The crews are tired looked, dogged, soiled uniforms, female pilots with no makeup/messy hair, scuffy shoes, grooming a mess. Yes, I toally agree with this move. I remember where I was at 250 hrs and I would never be qualifed to fly a RJ jet. Only cheating myself. Retired Corporate Captain."
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Old 10-14-2009, 06:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I am so confused. I'm currently on Furlough and have like 1460 hours. Do I need to get more time for the 1500 and get my ATP or when I get a call back am I ok?
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Old 10-14-2009, 06:59 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I am so confused. I'm currently on Furlough and have like 1460 hours. Do I need to get more time for the 1500 and get my ATP or when I get a call back am I ok?
Good question. That might be a grey area that hasn't been addressed.

My guess? If you are on furlough then you are being called back to a job as opposed to applying for it.
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Old 10-14-2009, 07:16 PM   #4 (permalink)
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I am so confused. I'm currently on Furlough and have like 1460 hours. Do I need to get more time for the 1500 and get my ATP or when I get a call back am I ok?
No-one needs an ATP for three years. Regardless of whether or not you're applying on furlough or currently flying. The language is quite clear. Don't worry bud.
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