Exactly. And more realistically, what if the captain ate something bad and gets sick during flight, or had family problems arise that may distract him. Do you really think the brand new FO will know how to handle a hairy situation? These jets need two people to fly them. The procedures are so technical and complicated, we don't need pilots who are so new to the industry that they are more of a hinderance than a helper. The last thing I want in the right seat is someone who is hanging on by a 100 foot rope behind the airplane when split second decision making (diverts, missed approaches, or mechanical malfunctions) arise out of nowhere. At 250 hours of flight time, you are more of a hinderance than a helper in this profession.


The regional airlines are going to H=LL in a handbasket with 250 hour wonder pilots, fuel at 120 dollars a barrel AND ALPA representing the majors and the regionals - total conflict of interest.

There are dark clouds on our horizons boys. Time to buckle your seatbelt.