Originally Posted by
Rg11
Another person who thinks their experiences are unique to their past.
You don’t think that military pilots fly busted up, antiquated aircraft that guzzle fuel with maintenance issues through horrendous weather in the dark, simply surviving (some colleagues did not) while passing sim and flight check rides, avoiding getting violated, while learning when to push back?
His entire point was to refute what a previous poster mentioned. The previous post made it out like only military pilots have those kinds of experiences.
Other than being shot at (some of you) and dropping ordnance, both of which don't really prepare you for the 121 world, there is anything unique about the "flying" aspect of it. I will give the Navy pilots their due when it comes to landing on a ship, but again, not really something you need for 121 world.
I would like to add now that everyone has fully measured various parts of their body, I think points have been made to show it really is irrelevant other than hiring managers most likely came from the military as well. Its a club, you are either in and get an expedited pass or you're not. Those who are not get to sit back and watch people who are brand new to the 121 world jump the seniority line for no other reason. It isn't fair and we are talking about huge sums of money that pilots miss out on just because of this practice.