SOP's (god bless 'em) are crucial to an op, but they are just there to legislate commonsence. If you only have a little naturally, they are intended to camoflage your stupidity and help you perform to the standard of the rest of us.
End result. The BS we all have to put up with everyday.
Pilots who have difficulty with aircraft manipulation in normal circumstances let alone emergency situations and a mass of semi-skilled pilots via for a small amount of jobs. Employers don't seem to mind that you cannot fly as long as you follow the SOP's and meet the minimum requirements.
Copied from Steve76 on another thread but very relevant to their operation.
Welcome to CAL the nightmare I have just recently resigned from! ENJOY.