Originally Posted by
Coneydog
If I'm in the back of the airplane, I want a "throttle monkey" who can fly the damn plane when the shat hits the fan. I really could care less if they own their own business or manage contracts worth billions. I want a damn pilot who is good at what he/she does. Period. End of story. They are being paid to function inside the cockpit.
I'm sure most people share your sentiment, but it's a reality that Human Resources runs the ship when it comes to hiring pilots at most majors. When I was interviewed, they had far more interest in my prior positions of Chief of Flight Safety, Assistant Chief Pilot and Assistant Director of Ops than they did about my specific flying accolades.
Not saying it's "right", but that's "how it is".