Originally Posted by
block30
What frustates me is that getting through training events is not the greatest or better said, "true" measure of a pilot's value, experience, and capability. ( Though, I am not saying this as an attack on Marx, nor anyone on here. )
True. Other studies deal with metrics regarding the quality of line pilots - MFAs, fatigue, sick calls, disciplinary issues, etc. They all yield similar results - an aviation degree is usually indicative of a lower maintenance, more reliable pilot.