This is really not up to us, it's up to the American public. The American public doesn't want a regional pilot being an entry-level position.

This has nothing to do with experienced pilots selling younger guys out. I was hired with low time, and I did just fine. Unfortunately, the FAA standards can not tell the difference between a good 250 hour pilot, and the bad 250 hour pilot. Flying a Q400 or a CRJ200 with pax is a bad place to find out you suck.

I think we all know that if a student doesn't have what it takes, they just pick up and move down the road to the next flight school that will sell them the license. They will find the school with no integrity. As for 121 training, they always seem to find the instructor to sign off the pilot. Because if they don't they will have to face the lawsuit for unlawful termination.

This is why I feel the door needs to be closed. ATP for 121, thumbs up.