Originally Posted by
Probe
Staller is a 570. Since he admitted his age, he was hired at 26, with minimal qualifications. 99% of his aviation experience is UAL. The early scabs at UAL are called "fleet quals". They had some experience on type, at least on paper that probably wasn't vested.
Most of the later pilots hired during the 85 strike had lower qualifications than the earlier ones. Many of them were hired very young, some I believe were 21 or 22. I flew with a few. They are a couple of years younger than myself. I was hired in 95, with real qualifications, at the ripe young age of 32.
Don't feed Staller.
I have failed to take my own advice the last few posts. My apologies to all. Except Staller.
I don't know if "staller" is a 570 or not but you're grossly misinformed about the 570. I was one of the least qualified in my class with 5500 total and 1500 turbine PIC (commuter). We had test pilots, fighter pilots, corporate jet captains, guys with 1000's of hours of heavy time (Brannif, World, etc) and so on.
They weren't hiring anyone before the strike who didn't have TONS of time. The intern program didn't start until the mid 90's, around when you were hired. I flew with several of these low-timers in the 757/767 when they were still on probation. They were low time but they were top notch people and a real pleasure to fly with.