Originally Posted by
de727ups
"'Think outside the box' What exactly does that mean?"
I know exactly what it means. And the implications. You're lack of experience is showing, LAFF.
"Various outlandish scenarios - Don't airlines cover that in their training programs?"
No. Experience/background helps to fill in the blanks, though. There is a big difference between what the FAA needs to see in training and how the real world works.
Again. I have no problem with ATP. It's the 90 day program and moving straight into being a CFI, then moving straight into a jet after 200 hours, that I have a problem with. I would rather see a more experienced/seasoned pilot in the seat. With the ATP program, you never leave the "academy/training" enviornment to experience the real world. I don't think that's a good thing.
So do I...It means nothing...No such thing as 'thinking outside the box.' Its a pithy line to throw out at a board meeting and little else. Please tell me you have something more than 'your inexperience is showing' or 'he's only a PPL.' Those are getting old and your not defending your position well.
How many thousands of hours do RJs fly in a month w/out accident / incident. How many JAL planes are out there w/ 0 to airline FOs that went thru accelerated airline training programs?
Experience / background can be gained once flying the line as a FO at a regional. Right? Why subject yourself to being a CFI spending your days ripping people off when what you need is airline flying experience?
You do leave the academy/training environment once you're hired at a regional. As an FO your a required crew-member. Despite your experience level you're their to learn. Even as a 10K+ hour Captain you are still learning - right? Airline flying as an FO is your experience / background building. How does being a CFI get you prepared for the airlines?
The european / asian training model of taking 0 hour pilots to 121 FO qualifications is the future and I'm going to be a part of it.
There is no need to waste time working as a CFI, pipe-line patrol, traffic-watch, etc...
-LAFF
-LAFF