Originally Posted by
yamahas3
For other countries, have you seen what it takes to get an JAA ATPL?
Yes I have and here is what it takes:
1) Shiny Jet Syndrome
2) About 100,000 euros paid for by mom and dad
3) A cocky attitude
Some of these students who just received their frozen ATPL I wouldn't trust to fly me to the next town over for lunch, thats saying they could even find the airport. I think its horrifying that they have maybe 200 hours and sit left seat in a Boeing or Airbus. Their only saving grace is that they get to sit next to a captain who has about 10 years under his belt, and can fix something if they screw up. I've seen students who probably have no more than three brain cells pass the 12 or so written exams they have to take.