Many years ago in a little country down under, the national domestic carrier interviewed 2 pilots for a job. One had 2,000 hours, 1,000+ multi, I/R (flew for a small regional carrier) and the other had a CPL, I/R and 300 hours on a C172.
The 2,000 hour pilot was told he didn't have enough time and told to go and get some more time up whereas the C172 pilot was hired.
The reason, the C172 guy fit into their culture whereas the other guy did not and most likely would never get a job with them. It was nothing to do with race or experience, just who would best fit into their company structure the best.
It sucks, but that's life.
Last edited by Biggles78; 18th May 2010 at 13:18.
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