Originally Posted by
oldmako
Your gross oversimplification of the process is duly noted. And I submit that It runs counter to the majority of pilots hired over the last 30 years. Yes, people with minimal quals DO get airline jobs. Occasionally. But there were none of them in my new hire class where the depth of experience was staggering. Back then (most of) those with minimum qualifications wouldn't get anywhere near Quebec Street unless they were driving the DoubleTree van.
It’s a new day my man. Just a few years ago the regionals couldn’t find enough applicants. Technology has really made the process more efficient. These kids are at home flying virtual airlines in A380s and triples in Virtual as well as augmented reality. Had one show me how to start the gpu. He was in his early teens. He didn’t know the flows but knew the General concepts. For them the whole set up is simplified because they were born in to technology. All us old heads need to do is mentor them when they sit in that right seat. Someone did it for us. We are tradesmen