Originally Posted by
fullflank
The answer is we dont need an FAA really. Its just there to make the public feel safe. The FAA adjusts the regs based on airline demands. At psa, one of our new chief pilots doesnt even meet the min requirements for the position. 3000Hr 121 pic. Psa just got a waiver from the FAA. What a joke.
I thought they were really more demanding: I sent an app with 850/51, a couple days later I got the thanks but no thanks e-mail! Also with good training history and Engineering school grad. But sure, I do not know anyone there!
Not sure how a 250 hour guy gets hired there!