Originally Posted by
Purpleanga
I don't really see anything with the exception of the background checks that can actually be implemented. As far as the 1500 total time and ATP, both pilots had it and at least had 1500 at the time of the crash. The FO was hired with around 1700 hours. They had about 6000 TT combined at the time of the crash. Nothing in these proposals will prevent another crash with the exception of harder training.
Both pilots did have at least 1500 at the time of the crash. You are also correct that the FO was hired with that time. You never mention that the Captain was hired by Gulfstream with 400, Colgan around 650. He wouldn't have been hired if this law had been in place.