The latest threat to pilot job security?

[Mark in CA]

Experts believe cognitive abilities of the most intelligent pets can be directed towards flying a plane.
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After weeks of problem-solving and reasoning tests, the best-performing dogs will be sent to flight school for ten weeks of intensive training.

One will ultimately be chosen to take the controls of a light plane in the experiment...

There is reportedly no truth to the rumor that some airlines are backing this experiment.



Britain's smartest dogs selected for TV plane challenge | Home News | News | The Independent

[Hotel Tango]

I always said this job was going to the dogs!

[The Ancient Geek]

They have got it wrong.
The dogs's job is to make sure the human does not touch the computer.

[sunbird123]

Will not solve the crewing problems in the Mid East airlines,they do not like dogs.
Same with the Chinese airlines,they eat dogs.

[Marlon Brando]

They've choosed a male dog. This is unfair, and a serious discrimination act

[Airclues]

Job security.......what about dog security?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NvBGb5lf78

[FLCH]

Didn't a Flybe pilot get into trouble for calling his F/O a bitch....now maybe he can say it in a legitimate fashion !

[semperfubar]

I wonder if pay to fly will be forced on them...

[aterpster]

He'll sound as good on the comm as some of those New York controllers.

[dazdaz1]

MOL is way ahead on this, junior f/o...........

[Tasmanian]

Soon there 'll be flying cats cadet programs in the ME, kittens will go for 777 and mature zooids for 380, watch the news!

[ESSP Flyer]

And with more than two of them on flight deck they can perform a CATIII landing easily....

[Deep and fast]

Korean airways will struggle with the landing after the cabin service

[Slow and curious]

“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’”

Dave Barry

[G0ULI]

Putting seeing eye dogs on the flight deck is one way of addressing the laser problem. They lie there snoozing with eyes closed until needed.

[propaganda]

Negotiations with management should be a little less one sided with a room full of pit bulls. The other positive aspect is the crew food will improve.

[Twiglet1]

Biggest threat to Pilots join security - themselves .....
If it was your Company would you employ some of your colleagues ....???

[Out Of Trim]

Things are going to get Ruff!

With all those dogs on guard!

[Ronaldsway Radar]

I fear they're barking up the wrong tree with this one.

[Mac the Knife]

Barrister: And what were you doing when this most serious upset occurred?

Dogpilot: "urrrr, blush, ahem, I was actually licking my balls your honour......sob"

Mac