Could the ATP requirements be rolled back?
02-06-2015, 09:16 AM
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It's going to happen, and sooner than you think. They (I think delta is pioneering this) are already drafting new hire initial programs that include many more sim sessions to qualify as "credit" toward the 1500 hours.
Remember, HR 5900 which requires all crew members to hold an ATP was passed into law and will not change, however the FAA is charged with determining what you need to qualify for one.
Remember, HR 5900 which requires all crew members to hold an ATP was passed into law and will not change, however the FAA is charged with determining what you need to qualify for one.
02-06-2015, 09:18 AM
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02-06-2015, 09:35 AM
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02-06-2015, 09:42 AM
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Congress didn't trust the FAA, so while the law left the deets up to the FAA it also mandated a specific minimum of 1500 hours (also allowed for R-ATP minimums). So the law would have to be changed by congress, not just an FAA pencil-whip. Congress may not really care if a few bottom-feeder regional airlines have staffing troubles.
02-06-2015, 10:38 AM
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I am with you on that one. Sully may be a hero and a great guy, but he is by no means a spokesman. His opinions aren't worth much more than all others.
02-06-2015, 10:47 AM
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I believe Sully does an excellent job as a spokesman - especially for the woes of the airline industry and SAFETY. He explains the issues well and accurately - something which you won't see a lot of from many other aviation *experts* and often in language that the non-pilot/aviation enthusiast can understand.
02-06-2015, 10:55 AM
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So there's a 1500 hour rule. What would you have done in the mid 90s when you actually needed that kind of time to be competitive to fly a turboprop?
02-06-2015, 01:15 PM
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Congress didn't trust the FAA, so while the law left the deets up to the FAA it also mandated a specific minimum of 1500 hours (also allowed for R-ATP minimums). So the law would have to be changed by congress, not just an FAA pencil-whip. Congress may not really care if a few bottom-feeder regional airlines have staffing troubles.
Congress will care after the larger airlines discontinue service to their neck of the woods and give them the middle finger!
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