Fast tracked to command because he had an ATP???? Thats like saying he got fast tracked to a flying job because he got a com. If somone gets off their arse and does the ATP and as a result gets a P1 position, then they deserve it!
I have flown with great and crap captains and co pilots, all from different walks of life and all got to where they were through building up HRS in one form or another. Some pilots are good, others are not, being a 210 driver or and instructor has nothing to do with it. It is how much effort the individual put into their flying that shows.
Fly safe
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