I'll insert that word again into your post:
Originally Posted by
skylover
I meant unfortunately for him - it seemed like he wanted quick training in other threads. Nonetheless, such programs were unfortunate viable options for people who wanted to become an airline pilot as quick as possible.
1500 hours is quite a bit to attain for someone who want to go from nothing to an airline pilot.
Yes - it can be a tough obstacle - but it still doesn't make 1500 hrs "very high" time. I suppose the original purpose of the amount of total time, and the different categories of time, was to make sure that a potential ATP applicant at least had some breadth of experience before earning the highest aviation rating. Count me among those who believe that you should have to have an ATP before being an airline pilot and also as one who disagrees with the reduced minimums for certain training programs.
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