Originally Posted by
CBreezy
Says the guy who has near zero time flying in winter icing conditions. Summarizing flying in a winter storm as "read your manuals and turn your ice on--it's that easy" is EXACTLY why you shouldn't be a 121 Captain at this stage in the game. You're immaturity is dangerous.
Does it need to be any harder? Seriously, I get that experience is important, but so is following company procedures and checklists. I have yet to fly an airliner that doesn't have detailed procedures on how to handle cold weather ops. You guys make it sound like you need to be a master aviator to recognize the situation that requires engine and/or wing anti-ice.
If their seniority can hold it, and they meet the mins then let the training take it's course and they either pass or fail. If they fail and it is within their probationary year then they are out of a job most likely.
In 2000 we hiring street Captains on the E120 at ASA, and some of them came straight from Flight safety, or Riddle with an ATP written and the ATP requirements. They did just fine with no hull loses.