Originally Posted by ackattacker

I think everybody is being way to harsh on the OP.

It's a not-so-secret secret that a few airlines (mostly regionals) have a habit of flunking out guys for the slightest problem or, worse, hiring more guys than they really need and then flunking out a certain percentage regardless of performance. Probably less common now, but careers have been ruined that way. Other airlines have a reputation for working with you and training to proficiency. I think that would be valuable information to know going into an interview regardless of how hot-sh*t a pilot you are because it says a lot about the culture and whether they practice management by intimidation.