The debate regarding KA’s training has bounced back and forth between some posters with little concern for the big picture.
There are such a disproportionate number of command attempts that fail, especially considering the experience level and background of some of these candidates, that it amazes me that people try to defend the system.
If KA can't pass an airline pilot with 8000 hours including 5000 hours on same type and nearly 1500 hours in company after PCW, CGS, numerous sim checks and PCE then there is a problem with the check and training system. This has happened on too many occasions for it to be a case of substandard candidates. At one stage, command failures were about 50%. This is pathetic.
There is more of the old school attitude adjustment to training than actual training.