I witnessed several "odd" and non SOP events whilst working with him myself including non stabilised approaches, very high approaches and dangerously deep landings
With a disfunctional training/safety system like that is it any suprise that the incident at PGF happened I think not.
It doesn't matter how good or bad the training system is, and it aint dysfunctional, when you get a Captain such as you have described. You can train all you like but he or she will still do their own thing. Sounds to me like he was to blame and NOT the training.
I know of a pilot who was promoted to captain on minimum hours who had only flown within the UK during his time at flybe (NOT EVEN TO FRANCE!!) He was rostered to fly 78 people over the Alps to Burn in Switzerland which is surrounded by mountains in the middle of winter!
Following the minmum time on type during which he will, more than likely, have flown to France, and following a full brief and simulator session AND a jump seat ride to Berne to observe.
the majority of flying is about being steered onto an ILS at whatever speed you like follow the needles and land
Err...you mean like the majority of other airlines in the UK? And I have done more full procedures, and hand flying, since I've been at Flybe than I have anywhere else.
Facts dear boy facts!