Originally Posted by
jumppilot71
I can't make an honest assessment as I've never worked for one of those. The two that I've been at, Comair being one and now SkyWest aren't anything like that. I'd dare say that isn't the norm though, I mean, not being as safe. I know the one you're talking about and that is the exception, possibly. Then there's the FAA. When did they start letting one airline have it easier than another as far as training and safety? They don't.
I agree the FAA rides are fairly standard, I also think we can all agree that the sterile training environment is not where you prove your worth. Anyone can smile through 6 weeks of training. Ok, well, almost anyone.
Hiring guys with a long documented history of problems with following rules, or choking under pressure then putting them in the left seat 1,000 hours later with another marginal NEWB as his FO. Whoo boy.
I personally know of many people hired recently that make Captain Renslow look like a boy scout. God forbid if something happens to an airplane they're flying it would turn the regional game upside down 10x faster than the Colgan tragedy. The 1500 hour rule is great, but if airlines continue to disregard what is actually in these background checks what difference does it make?