Originally Posted by
USMCFLYR
That is quite the resume you have there SkyAsMyRoof.
Now how much of that time have you spent actually making the decisions and being in charge (responsible = last word)?
You are right - quality of flight time can be very important and you are gaining some important experience right now it sounds like; but you should also realize that there is a big difference between those seats.
USMCFLYR
Don't know if it is mistaken but I'm right seat in the G550 at FS, as for your question.
I have made decisions with the the Captain giving his input if he felt something could be done differently. I also observe his decsisions and why he went about doing it this way or that way and I am gaining some great real world experience.
I do realize there is a big difference between the seat trust me, I'm # 12 in my family out of 14 pilots. However, going back to the original post and my point on quality over quantity, how do you feel about someone like me jumping into a CRJ vs the 1,500 TT CFI punching holes in the sky with a 172. I am not putting anyone down in that position. I have been afforded amazing opportunities because of my family.
Just trying to get opinions on people who might not have 1,500 but their quality of time is up there.
How about these ATP guys getting all their ratings in 90 days and being offered interviews...?