Originally Posted by
9Etransplant
As someone who graduated an accredited part 61 course back in the day, with experience in a part 121 training department, I would argue the part 61 people are higher quality (in most cases) than the part 141 folks. Part 61 is more "you get what you put in" as opposed to part 141 which is generally "I'll be an airline pilot in 3 years." This entitlement mindset difference really starts to show when you get to Initial 121 training
But In the end the applicant is required to fly to practical test standards regardless of training; so who cares??
Excluding some places who have examining authority.