Originally Posted by NWA320pilot

This is the way it should be done! But the ability to make those good decisions (under the guidance from the PIC) comes from experience. In our profession there aren't too many ways to evaluate decision making skills. By being experienced enough to be an asset to PIC as opposed to the PIC being a flight instructor is when a pilot becomes part of the crew.

As a previous APD, LCA, IP, and FC I had the privelege to evaluate and fly with both highly experienced and low time pilots. As mentioned above just because someone has the TT number does not make them a good pilot nor does being low time make them a poor pilot. What flight time does is allow an individual to understand our ATC system, and learn to make decision without putting passengers in jeopardy.