Originally Posted by rickair7777

If it were up to me, all pilots (PIC and SIC) of large turbine powered aircraft in the US would have to hold an ATP. Then I would raise the standards for an ATP, make it similar to Europe with more academics and theory. Too many US professional pilots have a knowledge of aerodynamics and systems which is based on rote memorization, without actual comprehension of the underlying theory. I'm not advocating requiring an engineering degree, but a little more fundamental understanding of things. Frankly, if you do not understand basic DC electrical theory, you have no business operating an turbine airplane...