I think the industry as a whole would be better off with airline sponsored training programs, and rigorous assessment. Ensuring the best of the best make it through. That way the rule is awesome 250 hour pilots, not the exception. At Cathay, their 'cadets' sit as a one stripe cruise officer for 3 years minimum before they start doing take off's and landings, or anything below 10,000 feet.

Do you think there a way to change the our industry for the better? And really, unfortunately with the 'pilot shortage' coming, the ATP hour rule will not be the same as the 1500 hour rule...

Cheers!