Originally Posted by
expert7700
We know a problem exists based on Lionair. Boeing delayed the software 'fix'. Seems very prudent to not fly them until the fix is available. Once customers start doing this it puts much needed pressure on Boeing.
Should we expect Southwest's pilots to know the right process in the meantime? sure. But are Southwest's pilots THAT much better than an overseas star alliance pilot who had thousands of hours experience on type? Doubtful.
Is there a chance Southwest pilots will follow the emergency directive in good weather clear skies like in Ethiopia or Indonesia? I'd like to think so.
BUT how will they perform on their 1st leg of the day if hungover, or 7th leg of the day if drowsy? What about taking off in horrible weather, blackout or IFR conditions? Are they still THAT much better than foreign pilots? I have to think not.
YES, AMERICAN AIRLINE PILOTS (in general) ARE THAT MUCH BETTER.
the first officer on the Ethiopian Flight is reported to have 200 hours.
most guys that get hired at Southwest have THOUSANDS. EVERY First Officer at American. United. Delta, and Southwest has THOUSANDS before they can even INTERVIEW.
secondly their Captain has 8 thousand hours. EVERY CAPTAIN AT SOUTHWEST HAS MORE THAN 8000 hours!
American Pilots come from about a 50/50 mixture of civilian and military backgrounds.
US Aviaiton LEADS THE WORLD in training and standardization