Gulfstream Academy "pilot factory" SCAM Revealed By CNN

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http://amfix.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/28/floridas-pilot-factory/

 

[Tarzan]

I figured by now the furor would have dies down some but it don't look thataway do it?

 

[BrickTop]

Today's headlines will be forgotten tomorrow. Though the dirty truth to poor pay, poor training and the continued degrading of our careers will just give the people stepping on our airplanes even less respect for us than they give now. None of this will change a thing except and even greater mocking of our careers. F>>K the media. I'm still smarter and mentally tougher than %80 of the people who step on my airplane. This job is not for the mentally or physically fragile and they should be grateful their pilot has the mental horsepower to stay intact in our industry's working conditions..THEY HAVE NO CLUE.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

Hey,
As long as Britney Spears keep her shaved hoho under wraps Gulfstream is gonna remain the "sweetheart" target for the media. If the pressure stays on long enough congress, will enact legislation to "fix" the problem. The cheapest and easiest "fix" will be the requirement for all pilots flying 121, to be ATP rated.
PBR

 

[JustaNumber]

If the pressure stays on long enough congress, will enact legislation to "fix" the problem. The cheapest and easiest "fix" will be the requirement for all pilots flying 121, to be ATP rated.
PBR

I agree, but is there enough political will to overcome the industry pressure to keep the status quo? Does anyone know if ALPA's PAC is officially proposing anything like this?

 

[BrickTop]

Hey,
As long as Britney Spears keep her shaved hoho under wraps Gulfstream is gonna remain the "sweetheart" target for the media. If the pressure stays on long enough congress, will enact legislation to "fix" the problem. The cheapest and easiest "fix" will be the requirement for all pilots flying 121, to be ATP rated.
PBR

ATP standards won't fix the problem. Pilots will only spend additional time as instructors and acquire their ATP before applying to regionals. They still will be willing to work for pennies after many years of instructing. The entire training and experience pathway needs to be changed that prohibits pilots without high experience from becoming employed at regional airlines. 2500TT and Turbine aircraft requirements by the FAA for 121 employment will lead the way to more experienced applicants and higher salaries. Until there are numerous accidents linking experience and pay to fatalities, don't expect any changes.

 

[PBRstreetgang]

ATP standards won't fix the problem. Pilots will only spend additional time as instructors and acquire their ATP before applying to regionals. They still will be willing to work for pennies after many years of instructing. The entire training and experience pathway needs to be changed that prohibits pilots without high experience from becoming employed at regional airlines. 2500TT and Turbine aircraft requirements by the FAA for 121 employment will lead the way to more experienced applicants and higher salaries. Until there are numerous accidents linking experience and pay to fatalities, don't expect any changes.

Hey,
I wholeheartedly agree, the ATP is only a start. Unless the steps are small the regional airline industry will squash any change. The ATP may slip under the radar.
PBR

 

[COOPERVANE]

agreed

 

[cjdriver]

Actually, if an ATP is required, all the silver spoon kids will realize it takes a lot more than money to make it in aviation, and they will then find something else they can buy their way into that doesn't take years. This would weed out a lot of folks and wages would therefore go up. Call your legislators and ask them to pressure the faa to require an ATP (gasp) for all airline pilots. You will be helping to improve the state of the industry.

 

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Today's headlines will be forgotten tomorrow.

Until the next airplane crash involving a former Gulfstream pilot happens.
The statistics are NOT in favor of Gulfstream.