not above 500,
We employ pilots, they are qualified but there still needs to be significant training, coaching, investment in the person to get them productive. It depends on where they gained the qualification. We have noticed a significant difference in standards depending on where they gained their instructor rating.
OVERWHELMINGLY, it comes down to attitude. I'll take somebody who's keen and willing to learn with a bit of common sense over the technically superior pilot who thinks they're ready for ME-IFR training as soon as they've got the hours for G2.