Originally Posted by
N6724G
I've made command decisions, exercised judgement and demonstrated leadership as an Infantry Officer in Iraq.
Which probably makes you a very qualified infantry officer. But it doesn't make you an airline pilot. Just like the decisions i've made as an airline pilot, doesn't qualify me to lead a group of men into battle.
When the airlines start publishing job requirements based on type of experiences, then individuals will be discussing those. Right now, it's not only quality of your working environment that count, but also the cumulative amount of those hours.