Originally Posted by
Packrat
It doesn't have anything to do with worship. When I interview an ex-military pilot I KNOW the standardization of training and qualifications that he/she has been required to meet over the course of his/her career.
I KNOW for a fact that they didn't "earn" their licenses at some cheesy Mom and Pop FBO that will pass you as long as you can pay. They didn't get their type ratings at some sim center that will sign you off when your check clears.
They didn't get their PIC experience at some backwater "regional" airline that flies between Denver and Gillette three times a day.
That's why ex-military guys get preference. But, I wouldn't expect non-military types to even begin to comprehend that simple fact.
That "backwater regional flying" comment...I can't believe an airline put you on their hiring team. That's not only offensive, but also incredibly ignorant.
I get that you prefer the military pilots, but your reasons for that might have a poor foundation.
Some of the best experience I got was flying turboprops into those "backwater" airports late at night after honing in on the NDB and keying the runway lights to land, in a crew environment.
Yeah pretty worthless stuff
If you don't think those experiences contributed to what I do at the majors, you're mistaken.