Originally Posted by belliott

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I agree with you one hundred percent. I don't think simple logbook numbers demonstrate a pilots' ability or knowledge. Just because someone has 1000TT in their logbook that doesn't mean that all of that time was spent flying with a purpose or goal in mind, in fact a large portion of that time could be spent aimlessly flying around in an effort to just build time. The same can be said for flight instructing... I see way too many CFI's relaxing the standards set forth for their students and as a result the student doesn't learn as quickly or as effectively as they should. That said I believe that the quality of the flying that a pilot has done says more than just logged time. I also believe that a pilots' personality and maturity plays a huge part in whether they are qualified to fly for a regional, air cargo, etc.

Side note: I believe that the idea of a 300TT CFI instructing a student is ridiculous... I like the way the Canadian approach flight training. Upon earning your Comm. Multi. Inst. you are eligible to fly right seat in a King Air, 1900, BE99, etc to build time and gain valuable experience flying in weather, etc. and knowledge from the person sitting in the left seat. Then you would be able to flight instruct and earn a decent living instead of this 15-20/hr crap.

A lot of people think that others suffer from SJS or believe that jobs should be given to them, but I have to call shenanigans. If someone can do the job effectively and displays a level of competance and maturity necessary I have no problem with having them fly a regional jet. I understand that many feel this way and believe that people need to "pay their dues" and I don't have any qualms with that, but I do disagree with the way that low time pilots are expected to build time.
I do not mean to make inflammatory remarks that will ensure people rebutting what I have stated but keep in mind that this is my opinion. Just my opinion.