Originally Posted by
dirk85
BS, the overall pass rate in the FR upgrade is one of the highest in the industry (more than 90% according to FR), make it what you will, either the instructors are the best in the world, or the course is like a walk in the park, needing so many pilots...
I think you may win the award for ignorance Dirk.
The safety record considering the numbers of demanding sectors flown per pilot and for each of the 400+ airframes speaks for itself. Furthermore, their pilots are snapped up by the so-called legacy airlines and competitors alike, so few knowledgable people see FR pilots as 'lower class' like you do. At least obtaining a command at FR is after completing a rigourous 3 year study programme, ground school, sim and line training rather than based primarily on seniority or the whims of the CP...
Although you insinuate that the insatiable demand for pilots means standards are allowed to slip, in terms of upgrades you might find pass rates have actually fallen.
Fly safe.