When I went to the USA for a regional, it was a quick HR phone call-we talked about my experience and qualifications, a few scenario-based questions, and off I went. The training was second to none. Scenario-based training, “train as you fly, fly as you train” was the motto. They build the aircraft, they have more challenging traffic, weather and terrain.
In Australia we dont build the aircraft, HR are very biased, they psychoanalyse every detail in your CV, they can discriminate, and are often disrespectful- tall poppy driven. Whereas in the USA, they trust their training process, they are data-driven and opportunistic. In Australia, they undermine their own training departments with these ridiculous assessments.
I am now a Captain and Line Check Airman in the USA — go figure.
Last edited by archangel7; 14th December 2025 at 21:43.