Originally Posted by
saab2000
I've flown with 4000 hours F/Os who still can't fly a stable approach on a regular basis. Oh, they probably can, but they think they're too cool to do it.
And I've flown with a bunch of brand new shiny F/Os who are less than 1000 TT who are sharp as tacks, know their stuff, are motivated to learn, appreciate their responsibilities, etc.
Guess which one I'd rather fly with?
This job ain't rocket science and it's not the Space Shuttle we're operating. Some people need to get over this and grasp reality. Just sayin'...
This is such a strange argument, with people picking extremes to rationalize an argument. It's like saying I know a guy that didn't even graduate high school, and is extremely rich. But I also know a guy with a graduate degree, and is waiting tables and Denny's. Therefore, going to college is a waste of time. In other words, the exception does not make the rule.
Sure, there are high time guys that suck. There are also low time guys that are awesome. But for the most part, pilots with more experience (especially if it is varied), are going to be significantly more prepared for airline training and flying the line.