Wow is all I can say about all the egos that float around when the “qualification” discussion rises its ugly head.

Basically my experience is this;

Total time means very little in the quality and ability of the pilot. What does make a huge difference is the level of training and continued high standards of everyday performance.

All you military jet jocks know, the US Government takes a person with zero time and in less than 200 hours they are flying airplanes loaded with weapons and often with WMDs.

Assuming the standards of training, checking and continued operation remain high, I personally have no problems with the new program announced by UAL. Additionally I would be more than comfortable riding with such pilots at the controls.