Plenty of Licences issued in Europe.
But the standard has falling DRAMATICALLY.
When did a fellow Captain last tell you:
" Dude, these young fellas are super duper good, one better then the other.!!"
Never ever heard that!
On the other hand I often get the feedback from other Captains that they are tired of incompetent and arrogant FOs.
I sure am!
It did not used to be this way 15 to 20 years ago.
Is this proof?
No, it is subjective, but we are end users of the New Aviation Training Industry, and we are qualified to judge.
It has simply failed!
Helmet On
Taking cover.
Cpt B