Originally Posted by Bloodhound

I won't argue that 280 hrs. is low for an airline environment. I'm sure most people have heard the saying, "I got my Private in 50 hrs. but I didn't learn to fly until I had 500 or 1000." However, even a "280 hr. wonder" could land the aircraft at a somewhat suitable airport. Some of the other decisions would most likely be overlooked but I doubt anyone would be injured.