Regional Airlines aren't as safe
09-15-2014 | 05:22 PM
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Regional Airlines aren't as safe
According to this "article". Read #2. I ran across this and thought it would be interesting until I read,
"You may go to an airline website and buy a ticket, pull up to its desk at the curb, and get onto an airplane that has a similar name painted on it, but half the time, you’re really on a regional airline. The regionals aren’t held to the same safety standards as the majors: Their pilots aren’t required to have as much training and experience, and the public doesn’t know that." -Captain at a major airline
Where do people get this crap, especially a captain at a major airline, if that really came from a captain at a major?
Read more: 13+ Things Your Pilot Won't Tell You | Reader's Digest
"You may go to an airline website and buy a ticket, pull up to its desk at the curb, and get onto an airplane that has a similar name painted on it, but half the time, you’re really on a regional airline. The regionals aren’t held to the same safety standards as the majors: Their pilots aren’t required to have as much training and experience, and the public doesn’t know that." -Captain at a major airline
Where do people get this crap, especially a captain at a major airline, if that really came from a captain at a major?
Read more: 13+ Things Your Pilot Won't Tell You | Reader's Digest
09-15-2014 | 05:25 PM
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It's kinda true, especially with the low hiring standards at a select few carriers as of late. It would be a ratings buster 20/20 episode.
"Dialing for airline pilots, a look into the bottom of the regional airline barrel"
"Dialing for airline pilots, a look into the bottom of the regional airline barrel"
09-15-2014 | 05:27 PM
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I can't make an honest assessment as I've never worked for one of those. The two that I've been at, Comair being one and now SkyWest aren't anything like that. I'd dare say that isn't the norm though, I mean, not being as safe. I know the one you're talking about and that is the exception, possibly. Then there's the FAA. When did they start letting one airline have it easier than another as far as training and safety? They don't.
09-15-2014 | 05:38 PM
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In one respect, true regional flying IS more dangerous. Since accidents are far more likely during take off and landing than in cruise, and since old school regional pilots often fly 8 legs a day, a regional pilot has a much greater chance of having an accident than a 777 guy who flies 8 legs per month.
Also, while all airlines have at least a few not-so-stellar pilots, a company that has 100 resumes for each opening can be much more choosy than a company that can't even get enough applicants to fill a class.
Also, while all airlines have at least a few not-so-stellar pilots, a company that has 100 resumes for each opening can be much more choosy than a company that can't even get enough applicants to fill a class.
09-15-2014 | 05:40 PM
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In one respect, true regional flying IS more dangerous. Since accidents are far more likely during take off and landing than in cruise, and since old school regional pilots often fly 8 legs a day, a regional pilot has a much greater chance of having an accident than a 777 guy who flies 8 legs per month.
Also, while all airlines have at least a few not-so-stellar pilots, a company that has 100 resumes for each opening can be much more choosy than a company that can't even get enough applicants to fill a class.
Also, while all airlines have at least a few not-so-stellar pilots, a company that has 100 resumes for each opening can be much more choosy than a company that can't even get enough applicants to fill a class.
09-15-2014 | 05:42 PM
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In one respect, true regional flying IS more dangerous. Since accidents are far more likely during take off and landing than in cruise, and since old school regional pilots often fly 8 legs a day, a regional pilot has a much greater chance of having an accident than a 777 guy who flies 8 legs per month.
Also, while all airlines have at least a few not-so-stellar pilots, a company that has 100 resumes for each opening can be much more choosy than a company that can't even get enough applicants to fill a class.
Also, while all airlines have at least a few not-so-stellar pilots, a company that has 100 resumes for each opening can be much more choosy than a company that can't even get enough applicants to fill a class.
09-15-2014 | 05:48 PM
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I can't make an honest assessment as I've never worked for one of those. The two that I've been at, Comair being one and now SkyWest aren't anything like that. I'd dare say that isn't the norm though, I mean, not being as safe. I know the one you're talking about and that is the exception, possibly. Then there's the FAA. When did they start letting one airline have it easier than another as far as training and safety? They don't.
Hiring guys with a long documented history of problems with following rules, or choking under pressure then putting them in the left seat 1,000 hours later with another marginal NEWB as his FO. Whoo boy.
I personally know of many people hired recently that make Captain Renslow look like a boy scout. God forbid if something happens to an airplane they're flying it would turn the regional game upside down 10x faster than the Colgan tragedy. The 1500 hour rule is great, but if airlines continue to disregard what is actually in these background checks what difference does it make?
09-15-2014 | 06:07 PM
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