I see there is the need of a little background here so I will offer it. I am 46 years old, not a snot nosed kid throwing a " I want it now!" tantrum. I have been flying since 2005 and instructing for a bit over 4 years now at a PT 141 school. I possess an A&P license a CFI, CFII and a MEI. I am a designated check pilot at my school. I have given 13 checkride endorsements and not had a single applicant fail. I have had countless students try to kill me. I have never wrecked an airplane or ever had a certificate action taken against me. I have over 1700 hours TT and meet all ATP mins except cross country. I have paid my dues so if lamenting the fact that the requirements have been overly inflated constitutes "whining", so be it. That's your opinion and your are entitled to it.

What were the requirements when you were hired Block30? And I'm not asking what your qualifications were when you were hired. Just what the FAA required...... The bar has been moved and the law of unintended consequences is starting to rear its ugly head with the sad fact being that there are plenty of us out here qualified and willing to go to work...

As always, with respect...