Originally Posted by
FGD135
It appears you esteemed gentlemen are talking more about the training that would be required of the typical RFDS PC-12 pilot. Yes, the typical candidate could indeed be trained in 3-4 weeks, but how many of you would then be prepared to send him out on a back-of-the-clock trip, as a single pilot operation, in poor weather?
There is a certain amount of "jet like" experience you would want him to have gained first. Experience comes from mistakes, but mistakes take time. I Hope CASA keep the reigns tight on this mob till the experience is there!
Merry Christmas, by the way, to you all.
FGD you are wasting your time here, most simply don't get it!
There's insurance considerations, previous jet experience for Capts (assuming 2 crew Ops) most seem to think it's easy to step into a jet & fly off into the sunset, it's not otherwise insurance Co's wouldn't have min requirements & there would be dozens of guys ready to take a plane to 45000 ft for the first time like its a C172! Still will be an interesting next 12 months!