Maybe it's just me, but what's our world coming to? These younger generations are already spoon fed and it's disgusting. If you're not the sharpest tool in the shed, then I don't want my family riding in the back of your airplane. Go to airline training and pass. If you don't, tough crap.

This whole thread disgusts me.

I will say that at my airline our training department is reasonable. Nothing wrong with needing an extra sim, or additional training here or there. But picking an airline based on which program is more cake cause you already know you will probably fail? Gimme a break. It's bad enough there's a shortage at the regional level and almost any one is accepted to class these days.

Rant over.

 

Can you fly?

Yes?

Okay, can you memorize things that are important for your job?

Okay.

Pass both of those questions and you'll be fine.

Then again lel at this thread....

Y'all brothas cray

 

+1!!!!!!!!

 

If you are that worried about passing, maybe this isn't the gig for you! 122 Is
Serious business. I just upgraded (finally). My FIRST DAY as a captain, second leg off IOE, I got compressor stalls on #2 and had to shut her down and return single engine.

If you aren't prepared for that, or think that you will have trouble with that, please, for the sake of everyone, go get more time as a CFI, or fly something else for a while to get done more experience.

 

Sorry...fat fingers....meant 121.

 

To the OP: I'm confused. Did you really try to come on and ask for the easiest airline where you can get past training?? This is like lazy high school seniors raising hands on the first day of class to ask if they're going to be graded on a curve.
You do understand that you should be embarrassed, right? As an airline pilot, you are responsible for the lives of your passengers and crew. We complain a lot around here about day to day frustrations, but that's an essential truth about what we do and it isn't something to be taken lightly. There is a required skill set that you must demonstrate, not just to pass training, but so that you're not just a lump of jello occupying a seat when the poop hits the fan.

I mean this in the kindest way possible: If you're looking for a place where you can just skate by, please don't apply to my airline. If you're worried about your skill level and passing training, go study, or get some more time before you go after a 121 job .

 

Agreed. 100%

 

The OP asked a legit question. He may very well decide airlines are not for him, so let him ask how hard it is first. Lots of pilots wash out at airlines, the rate varies from 10%-50%. A newbie who does not take the time to ask about it not well prepared. It saves everyone time, trouble and money if the applicant knows what they are getting into before diving in.

 

You know what else is disgusting? Rolling over to DP/a profitable US Airways and accepting a concessionary contract for new airplanes.

But you are right, this thread is dumb.

 

I think everybody is being way to harsh on the OP.

It's a not-so-secret secret that a few airlines (mostly regionals) have a habit of flunking out guys for the slightest problem or, worse, hiring more guys than they really need and then flunking out a certain percentage regardless of performance. Probably less common now, but careers have been ruined that way. Other airlines have a reputation for working with you and training to proficiency. I think that would be valuable information to know going into an interview regardless of how hot-sh*t a pilot you are because it says a lot about the culture and whether they practice management by intimidation.