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Old 22nd Sep 2012, 10:50
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Nothing like missing the context.
If the attitude of the OP - "supported" by PFT and MPL - is really the future of our industry, then heaven help us all. There may be more 37,000 ft plunges in our future ...
That statement had nothing to do with doing ramp work. It had everything to do with having an attitude of entitlement. It lamented that the OP seemed unwilling to build experience in the industry from the basics on up, and would rather buy their way into a big jet and then belittle the experience of those who got there the hard way.
No personal offense meant at all, and it was admittedly somewhat out of context. I also agree that having built experience up from the basics is an enormous asset compared to "from zero to shiny jet" regarding well-rounded skills both regarding technical and non-technical aspects (don't see the OP belittling such experiences, though).

Still, I maintain that an "attitude of entitlement" (or just wanting to fly instead of merely doing ramp work when applying for a pilot job) doesn't contribute nearly as much to potential 37k feet plunges as a lack of currency and practice.
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