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There were also guys hired by legacy carriers with 250-300 hours, but now think regional pilots are not good enough for that job. I was on ones Jumpseat last month.
That was a SMALL SMALL SMALL minority of pilots hired during a VERY small window in the late 60's. I'm not even sure any of those guys are even flying for the airlines these days. I met a Pan Am guy on a America West 757 jumpseat more than 23 years ago who was one of those guys, but he was the only guy I met who actually was one of "them". He was a class act, btw.
I am certain that NONE of those guys are around now, Think about it: 23 years old in 1969 would force that guy to retire in 2006 or 2011 (age 60 or 65). I know for a fact that no 250 hour wonders were hired in the 70's, so, I'm not sure I quite believe the guy you referred to was one of those 250-300 hour wonders hired in the 60's. He's not old enough.