Originally Posted by
dera
Being a brain surgeon is very challenging and complex as well. But that skill is as far fetched from commercial aviation as flying combat missions.
The main reasons why military guys get hired are, that they have proven skills to pass training at an airline, and because of past precedent.
But you are still an intern. That was the word I was objecting to in rick's post.
I was speaking from the perspective of management bean counters, not actually saying all regional pilots are interns although a 23 y/o with 1500 hours is probably pretty close to it.
Mil pilots are known quantities for trainability and also whole person... responsible, will show up on time with a pressed shirt and a clean shave. Today's generation will be sober too.
They are also mission/goal oriented... but most quickly learn there's no percentage in bending over for the company. They don't bend over any more than anyone else in the long run but their other ingrained habits tend to stick with them.