Originally Posted by
Sr. Barco
I think this why they are testing the waters with this program. We can safely assume those same 3,000 pilots are on file at AA, UAL, DAL, SWA, FedEx and UPS. 3,000 applicants can evaporate in a few years.
Regarding the program, it looks like a military style program. I'm sure they will turn out well trained pilots but the leap from DA 40 instructor to EMB190 FO is going to be enormous. I feel sorry for the captains they will fly with for the first year. I can't even imagine how much IOE they will need. I'm guessing 3 months with a Checkairman at least. This will be fun to watch...from a distance.
What's the difference between flying a 190/737/320 for your first jet as compared to a 175/CRJ? If they're well trained and instruct in an airline oriented training program, there shouldn't be any difference in how they perform at JB as compared to a regional where most of us make that initial jet transition.