Originally Posted by
Nahag747
Do you guys and girls get to do observation flights before converting to a new type or before initial training?
Incase you do, do you get paid for these flights?
Thanks
Not specific to UA but a friend just got hired at a US major. He has time off between indoc and can jumpseat to observe on his own time if he wants. He can also ride the jumpseat to and from training to observe. That is pretty standard.
I also believe new hires are required to do 2(??) observation legs. I think that is after initial equipment training is complete but I'm less certain of that. Those are the only mandatory observation trips that I'm aware of.