Originally Posted by
aronsha
I'm not talking about flight schools in the first place, but about the APS MCC. IMO it makes no sense. Why pay more without any advantage during the screening process?
The advantage is you spend 40 hours instead of 24 in the sim. Also, the sim and procedures are usually specific to the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, not a generic jet. When you go for a sim assessment as part of Ryanair or another 737-800 operator you'll be much more comfortable and familiar with the aircraft. Also, when you go to do your type rating, you'll have a distinct advantage as you'll have spent a few weeks studying the 737-800 aircraft already.