Well it is again clear that in light of the recent events; Airline pilot experience is of great interest to the media and public. Testing is not sufficient to replace experience.
What a stupid stupid stupid stupid stupid statement. Did I say it was stupid? On what level do you believe maybe 8000 hours or 15000 hours shields you psychiatric problems? For example, does 8000 hours at work make you more robust when it comes to personal bereavement? Of course it doesn't you pillock. Nor would it bare any affect on schizophrenia or such mental afflictions.
Have you actually thought this through? Ring up Daily mail or Jeremy Vine show on Radio 2. They'll give you a job. Doughhead dot to dot thinking is their bread and butter.