Smiling Monkey. I am sure that guy in India with 13500 hours will soon claim the necessary 15000 AND whatever type rating is desired! But he will need to up his age to 35 to have any credibility.......harrumph.
In one middle eastern country where I worked, jail time was mandatory for pilots who got caught with falsified qualifications. I successfully had one such person who gave us a heap of grief locked up for a short time. India needs this law to be enforced to take these characters out of the industry.
If Tiger really are bringing in 15000 hour DECs over the top of existing experienced F/Os it will guarantee two things: 1. Resentment from F/Os who have put in a few years already 2. When they realise that there is no career to be had there, F/Os will seek greener pastures.
What a great atmosphere for morale, safety and stability.
Last edited by Mach E Avelli; 14th Nov 2013 at 22:15.