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Old 04-12-2007 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Vito
Dark Knight,

I know of several pilots in my class 1986-87 that washed out and are flying for the majors today. One can always use the explanation that I flew great but that formation stuff screwed me up!! tha airlines don't seem to care about formation proficiency
Totally agreed. Most of the skills between military and commercial pilots are interchangeable, but a good military pilot does not a good airline pilot make, not always. I did pretty good in UPT, but my formation SUCKED. Attitude and an ejection seat was the only thing that got me through. 99% of guys wash-out of UPT because of attitude. Attitude will manifest into flying skills. If you humbly own up to that shortcoming, the interviewers won't hold it against you. UPT is not for everybody, but a good attitude is a must and can't be taught too late in the game. On the flip side, my Ops Group Commander from UPT was in my new-hire class at USAir. Didn't make it through training....bad attitude. I don't think you'll have a problem. Good Luck!
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