Very well said 404. It has nothing to do with race, it has everything to do with experience. There has been a consistent decline in experience levels entering this airline for many, many years. I can include myself in that equation, as I'm sure I had less experience that some of my predecessors. The thing is, there needs to be a minimum level of experience in order to do this job safely, and efficiently. I am a big believer in experience. I think it is what you draw on when things turn pear-shaped. I don't believe we are enhancing our safety culture if ALL of our current recruits are of the same experience levels that are being described in this thread. Eventually all of the holes in the swiss cheese will line up, and then what is the inexperienced crew going to rely on? Simply my opinion, but one I believe is shared by many of my colleagues, as well as the flying public, I would imagine.
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