Originally Posted by rickdb

Once again, I understand where you are coming from. That is why I stated that each individual can learn and retain information at a different pace. Since I graduated from Purdue in 3.5 yrs, does that make me less qualified than someone who finished in 4-5 yrs. No, I just accelerated my learning and took the same classes in a shorter period of time. I am not saying that every pilot that comes out of ATP's "fast track" program is perfect and a great instructor. What I am saying is that just b/c someone completes an accelerated program doesnt make them not as qualified as someone who took 10 months. If I was a CA with an low hour FO next to me, would I be concerned? Not really, because I have faith that if he was hired and met all the qualifications then he is knoweldgeable enough. Obviously he is not seasoned, but I believe that he would have the knowledge base. Not to mention, if I was a CA and my FO was having difficulty I would mentor him and help him get wear he needs to be. That is what good leaders and managers do, but I definitely understand where you are coming from. You make a very valid point, but I will tell you once I complete ATP's program, flight instruct, and become an FO the CA will not have to worry I will be prepared.

It comes down to each seperate individual. Heck, my friend at SkyWest says there are tons of bad pilots with alot of hours. He even says some of the CA's are clueless. I guess I look at it as, in any field you go into, there are going to be good and bad. When I am on a plane, I hope I have the good.

Let me know what you think.