Old 07-29-2009 | 09:25 AM
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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.
It's not harder training that needs to happen but more weeding out..... By requiring higher mins it will weed out some that are not as dedicated.
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