Originally Posted by
Papoo
It may seem unfair from a labour standpoint, which is a very valid point. However, one can't make the arguments based on safety, because there are similar programmes throughout the world which have worked for decades. These airlines are no less safe than those in the US. In fact, many have better safety ratings, for what that's worth.
There are valid arguments, but safety isn't one of them.
Also, don't hate the player. The guy who is awarded a place on the scheme will be good calibre, high in aptitude, and a low training risk. He or she have done nothing wrong, they've just taken an opportunity that was presented to them. Will it work out? Who knows, but save your angst for the managers that are doing it to line their own pockets.
Check your facts, Cathays pacific has a cadet program and they don't not touch the controls. The are just seat relief. Asiana crashed with those type of trying guys because they could not perform a simple visual. The other airlines have Regionals they put there guys in to work there way up. The only reason they do is is because the cost of training is so high there would not be any pilots oliver on europe. Yes I will hate the players for trying to bypass a system that has never been a problem in the past. Captains will have the burden of these guys and that's not right. This will end soon I hope.