[RightSeatGirl]

Not debating it's value home cheese. Just debunking the point of view that it automatically makes you somehow better or more prepared. I didn't struggle with any ratings. I failed no check-rides, writtens or sim lessons and did pretty damn good initial training. I aced S.O.E. and finished in the minimum cycles while a couple guys in my class, former CFII, MEII's went 20 cycles over minimum.

And you assume a lot. I'm not "racking up hours to get in a jet". I'm 38, I could care less about what I fly. It's just getting paid to do it for a living that satisfies me.

I've done well in 121 thus far because the real-world passenger flying I did before I went prepared me personally then teaching ever would have. As for CRM, personal skills, flying skills, communication skills, and decision making...if you have those skills goin in then you have them...some do some don't. I carried those skill sets in with me from having more different kinds of jobs then years most new-hires have been alive. Others may need to learn them on the go, in the industry, but sorry...I'd hire the guy that flew checks single engine, single pilot IFR over the guy that taught anytime.

You are not better then me or anyone else that did not teach because you taught. You just took a different route, and what worked well for you does not mean it's universal law. To believe so comes off as arrogant. And that's how you are presenting your position if you meant to or not.