Originally Posted by
freezingflyboy
Aren't these 300 hour wonder kids shooting themselves in the foot when it comes time get that ATP? Seems you would be a little short on the PIC requirements... Besides, if you get hired at XYZ airlines when you are 19 or 20, you're stuck riding shotgun until you're at least 23 ANYWAY. Or are there ways around those requirements?
Can you believe that the FAA waivers the PIC requirements for these kids! I've seen a letter from the FAA waiving the PIC time for a regional it's on my desk at home because it is so unbeliveable! The FAA is bought and paid for!