Originally Posted by FlyerJosh

Hmmm. The military thinks differently. Most airlines overseas think differently. Many regionals (with very good safety records) here in the US think differently.

Not saying that it's right or wrong (I certainly have my opinions, and might even be a bit biased since I was hired into the CRJ at my first airline job with about 700/75).

Either way, I think you're taking out your frustrations on the wrong group. Don't yell at the CFI with 400/50 that's trying to get on with the airline. If he/she can do so, then good for them- it's quite an accomplishment as far as I'm concerned.

But if you have an issue with the fact they were hired, blame the pilots that hired them without whatever qualifications you see necessary. Better yet, volunteer your time and go conduct some interviews yourself. You'll learn very quickly that time in a logbook is just that.

There are 200 hr pilots that I would let fly around in my company's Citation. There are 7000 hr pilots I wouldn't even let drive my car, let alone get near an airplane I had anything to do with... judgement, depth of experience, training, real-world qualifications, and maturity play a bigger role in my book.

For example, a guy that has 300TT and 50 ME, but 7 years as a professional flight engineer or a military navigator probably has enough experience from being there and seeing it, to make wise decisions. If he/she can pass the interview, has the knowledge, and can make it through training, why shouldn't they be hired?