Originally Posted by
iFlyHi
While I understand where you're coming from at the same time using that same logic ANY training program is a gamble. If you failed your CRJ type at your first airline gig because you have 1200 hours and barely the requirements for a restricted ATP you'll get the same pink slip as you would if you failed a checkride with 10,000 hours and 10 types. Or even a failed checkride with 1500 hours at a regional. I just don't personally see this as a valid argument. Preparation is everything and regardless of experience studying and doing your part to prepare yourself should easily be enough to pass a checkride. We have all done it through our whole careers.
The difference is that most regional programs have the low time pilot in mind. Lots of ground and lots of sims. Our program is designed for an experienced 121 pilot but they are having to hire inexperienced guys because they don't want to pay. Collateral damage is an increase in pink slips because changing the training program would cost to much and a pink slip also gets someone stuck here forever which helps them too.