Originally Posted by
lovek
So do "heavy" C-130 pilots have a disadvantage compared to other heavy pilots? I'm not trying to start a flame war... I'm just curious. Most C-130 pilots haven't operated a glass cockpit. I'm just wondering if airlines frown on that.
In my very brief experience with the airlines, I'd say no. To caveat, I've only flown 60's model hercs. In my situation, FDX has Airbuses, Boeings, and the MD/DC-10/11s. We've got pilots from every conceivable background flying for the company and they all do fine. The only time it may hurt you or help you is in training. Some guys have to work a little harder to catch up, some don't, depending on what you flew before you got to the company. A guy who flew KC-135s (B-707s) may have an easier time flying the Boeings than a fighter guy. A guy who flew C-5's might think the MD-11 is a cute little jet, while a herk guy might find it a behemoth. But, in the end, they all figure it out just fine.