Originally Posted by
Catboatsailor
When it comes to comparing, apples to apples, 121 operational knowledge and experience, regional pilots are more qualified. It’s not a dig at military pilots, they catch up. It’s just the truth.
I would agree with that. I would also say the military pilot has probably had more hand-flying experience, has dealt with significantly more emergency and dynamic situations, and has had more opportunity in leadership roles.
An airline that draws from both of those pools is probably doing it right.