Originally Posted by
Sniper
If so, then he/she resembles any 25 year old jet Captain - lucky and unseasoned - but with more life experience.
RIP to the crew and condolences to their families. Hopefully something can be learned from this accident that will prevent the same mistake from causing more loss of life in the future.
Some of the absolute worst pilots I've flown with were those with "more life experiences" but having recently started flying. In fact, I can think of only one exception to this statement.
The fact is that reaction and adaptability go down over time- better have good in field experience to make up for that, which this CA certainly had.
The scariest FO's I flew with at the regionals were mid-late life career changers. They were nice and trying hard, but meaning well doesn't mean you know well...
The FO was my friend's roommate- RIP to all involved.
