Originally Posted by
astec
The gentleman above makes it seem like 2000 fighter pilot hours means you are Christ reborn. Flight time is flight time is flight time. This isn't a jab at any military or civilian pilots at all.
Hence....the utter lack of comprehension regarding what it is that military guys actually do whilst engaging in the "act" of aviating. 5 airlines, 5 fighter squadrons, part-121 and 135 capt and FO time...simply my opinion.
All I'll add to this conversation is that "collecting" hours, 3-4 hours per segment, 80/month...whilst negotiating radio frequency changes, reading checklists, making the "coffee or coke" decision when the FA takes drink requests, and perusing the sports section of USA today...well, it really isn't all that difficult fellas. Yes, GA and commercial have their challenges...and both Civy and Mil guys can certainly be toads...but the thinking that "flight time is flight time" is simply laughable...haha