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Old 25th Nov 2011, 21:17
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His dudeness
 
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I'm doing over 500 hours a year, get paid well, and am treated nicely.

I also know folks who do a lot less so Mutt isn't wrong, but there are corporate jobs where you do get to gain hours and experience at a rate usually associated with regional airline stuff.
I do around 300hrs a year (plus some freelancing) and for me thats enough....

Lets not forget that hours doesn´t mean too much. Whats your average trip lenght? (how many landings do you do?) Ours is like 1,5hrs...

CP's that are disappointed with experienced airline crews are probably doing a poor job of interviewing or training.
I find it really hard to get to know a person within an interview or hiring process. I hired people that disappointed me deeply and vice versa. In fact, the guy I thought would be a wash out and was only hired because we needed someone on the spot and he had the rating went on to be one of the best colleagues I ever flew with.
I for one can't sell my self very well and I suppose that is true for a lot guys. Sometimes the stress level for guys in an interview is sky high.
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