Originally Posted by
kevbo
There are not enough crashes to substantiate the current minimum standards for pilots. Every ATP rated pilot is overqualified for their job. That's why the industry along with a cheaply purchased FAA want to cut it to 500hrs.
"Every ATP rated pilot is overqualified for their job" That seems a fairly bold and general statement. While a pilot might find themselves underemployed or not presented with requisite personal challenges, Etc. I cannot think of an instance where one would be overqualified.