OP, in a hostile environment with old equipment do you think a year on the ramp learning a gut feel for load and balance, de icing, de frosting aircraft and countless other nuggets of information that may one day save them and their colleagues, combined with time in the manuals, is time wasted?
They will finish that year with knowledge, respect for the aircraft and enviromnent, and a solid foundation to become excellent (bush) pilots.
If only the majority of the new generation of commercial pilots had such a start to their careers. The sky would be a safer place.
Last edited by Locked door; 20th Sep 2012 at 08:34.