Originally Posted by
nogo!
Seriously people...somebody's gonna get killed soon if this goes for too long.
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Minimum Requirements:
500 hours total time*
50 hours multi-engine time
Recency of flight experience will be considered
Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
Vision corrected to 20/20
Well groomed and able to maintain a professional appearance
FCC radio license
ATP Written preferred
Successfully pass a drug screen analysis
Legally authorized to work in the United States and have a valid passport
Undergo a criminal history records check through an FBI based fingerprint system
Extensive background and reference check
College preferred, minimum high school diploma or GED
Reduced Minimums for a select few with Advanced Jet Training:
400 hours total time
50 hours multi-engine time
Advanced Jet Training includes:
Level C/D Jet Simulator
Level 5/6 Jet FTD
FMS Training
Glass Cockpit
Crew Resource Management (CRM) Training
Accelerated Jet Ground School
I actually forwarded several airline company "Pilot Minimums" to my state's Congressmen suggesting that they look into the hiring practices of the US Airlines in regard to "potential" future calamities on US soil.
I pointed out what is happening in the industry, concerning lack of "new" private pilot training starts, lowering of minimums, depressed wages, overseas airline increased hiring of US pilots, overworked pilots, poor ailrine management, high attrition rates from pilots, Flight Attendants, and Ramp personnel, etc. . . .
In addition, the Washington D.C Lobby push for GA (General Aviation) user fees by the airlines will completely "KILL" all potential pilot starts because of cost. (Airlines want to pass their costs on to the GA pilot). The airlines are shooting themselves in the foot for their future. By doing this they are ensuring even LESS pilot starts while taking down the GA pilot as well. (More on this topic later)