Originally Posted by captjns

Well good on you 80kts... Your compassion for those putting a lot on the line interviews with their first carrier is overwhelming to say the least.

Don't know your origins 80kts., internal recommendations or what... but the interview process was a heck of a lot different for me in the '70s than it is today. Heck... much more confusion, stupid questions asked by so-called H.R. professionals who got their dregrees from some local community college... written tests, selection mazes which would give B.F. Skinner a chautle to say the least. Now a days, you have psychological tests created by sacrimonious fools to justify their pay checks and existence.

Back in the '70s the pilot review board wanted to make sure you weren't a bone head and would get along with the other kids in the sand box. How many of you remember you've not done a proper walk around on the 727 unless you had oil stains your right shoulder? Well heck... many puztes in HR don't even know what a 727 is.

Today, it's a different ball game. Uncharted waters for many.

80kts., you are pretty much set for life with your carrier, and good on you... unless things don't work out on career day, you know... The 6 month sim check or annual line check.

Cut the next generation some slack... allow them to prepare as they deem appropriate to land the same dream job you have.

Back ground checks and intuitive instructors will be able to weed out those, that made it though the inept HR interviewer(s). Essentially, the instructors and check airmen are the last line of defense.

Well that's my rant for the day... To the new generation I hope all of you attain your goals and live out your dreams.