Originally Posted by
Flyboyxc91
I never said it could replace it but I'm saying the scope of screaming safety for a 1500 hr rule is slightly exaggerated for most cases of individuals. The airline and FAA easily understand what a pilot is capable of when they do airline training when a person has 1000+ quality hours after 2 years of instructing 135 etc... if it doesn't cut it then chances are 1500 definitely might not either.
When I was a 141 check pilot, I thought I was top gun, when I got right seat in a CRJ, I realized I didn't know anything, when I got left seat in a CRJ, I realized how crappy of an FO I was. When I got to Kalitta, I knew to be humble and learn from everyone else that I can't even hold a candle to, in terms of experience, type ratings, and story telling.
The point is, experience is everything.