Gulfstream Academy track record

[Mitsipilot]

I was at Gulfstream for over 2 years. I was hired as a Captain on the 1900. I was furloughed from a national regional carrier and needed a job. Believe me, Gulfstream was not my first choice. However, to my surprise the training was exceptional and better and more extensive than at my Legacy regional. I trained along side the first officer (paid) program and was extremely impressed at the quality of instruction they received. Yes many of these pilots have very little experience however they are placed with an experienced Capt who spends over 250 hrs training and molding them. Much more beneficial than sitting right seat in a 172; which I did for over 1500 hrs.

It is my belief that these incidents/accidents are pure coincidence. I honestly and truly believe that Gulfstream pilots are trained well beyond the minimal requirements set forth and that that these attacks are unwarranted.

If you have any questions about the Gulfstream training program or the airline I would be happy to try and answer them.

 

[JustaNumber]

Yes many of these pilots have very little experience however they are placed with an experienced Capt who spends over 250 hrs training and molding them. Much more beneficial than sitting right seat in a 172; which I did for over 1500 hrs.

Just to play devil's advocate, do you see a problem with the above quote? Remember the stupid little diagram from the Fundamentals of Instruction book, where it showed someone trying to pour knowledge into someone else's head? Doesn't quite work that way. Students must be given the tools to learn, but then must be given the opportunity to teach themselves. That's why solo time is so important. I'll bet you learned more in that 1500 hours CFI'ing than you did in your first 250, or at least you burned that knowledge into your brain better. There is no substitute for PIC time, especially CFI PIC time.

 

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However, to my surprise the training was exceptional and better and more extensive than at my Legacy regional.

Really? Really?

First thought: Gulfstream mgmt, second thought: flamebait, third thought: Gojet. But looking at your posts, it looks like you went to Coex, maybe? I don't even tell my family or friends I work at a Legacy regional, and certainly wouldn't post it on a pilot forum. I'm just sayin...