Caulfield
Well posted old boy! We need more retrospecive thinking in this industry to correct matters.Its not just about speedy i-pad googly minds in the cockpit.We need Airmen who can THINK and DECIDE like AVIATORS.That means a liberal latitude rather than robotic SOP and punching buttons like a Digital DJ. Unfortunately when "Airmanship" criterion appears I the tick box..it is judged not objectively but more subjective assessment o how the TRE sees your operation dominated by CRM mandates.There is also the worrying trend that modern trained young pilots just because have CRM lessons in their syllabus seem to think they have a monopoly of expertise in the field and their misinterpretation of Assertiveness versus Aggressiveness might lead to undermining the authority of the Pilot In Charge.The AF Airbus 340 landing accident at Toronto amongst others bring to mind.Experience vs knowledge...two similar but quite different positions in the cockpit.At the end of the day when in dire straits..it is correct judgement that will count.And that comes on naturally..with years of hard earned experience.