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Originally Posted by symbian simian
(Post 2766458)
Two decades ago: flew with boatloads of 185hr TT time guys. All their training was for straight 121 and they ended up flying for a crappy ACMI in semi controlled airspace, with controllers who spoke little English and not many ILS-s. Best part was, none of them ever complained about anything, all were eager to learn, and after a few months, you really didn't have to hold there hand anymore.
At NK now, still would take most of those over the grumpy 10 year regional guys that never got the legacy interview. Definitely would take the shortcut if I could, and so would you. |
Originally Posted by Blue Dude
(Post 2766881)
I'm not interested in being the instructor to bring those guys up to speed in the real world, when there are thousands of guys who already have experience who also want the job. I did that in the regionals, and while that was OK for the time, I have no desire to fill that role again at a major airline. I don't see why this is a controversial opinion.
For YEARS I flew with 250 hour guys at the regionals and most of them were enthusiastic and wanted to learn. After the “1500 hour rule” went into effect there was a Huge improvement in the quality of the FO's I was flying with. I actually didn’t think the rule was going to make a difference but it did. I know some people don’t wanna hear this, but hours and experience matter, no matter how much money you threw at the program. I don’t think it should be done at a “major” or even at jetblew. |
OP: Update? Other Gateway Select Pilots?
OP.... Did you go with Gateway Select? If so, how did it go?
Others in the program... How has it been? |
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