I'm amazed its even a debated item.
Goes to show the power, influence and persuasiveness of the stakeholders (KPI lounge aka Bonus shed).
Nobody in their right mind would put their hand up for heart surgery from a recent (18months) high school graduate with no industry experience would they?
How simple is this:
- Solid training/education backed with significant industry experience for a job flying RPT.
- fairdinkum approach to fatigue and back of the clock work.
- On the job training/development for +5700kg pilots rather than bare minimum box ticking.
- A law against IR bastardry and B scales.