Originally Posted by
bex88
320 rated = no sim? Why? All sim checks were on 747 when I did it. You were not being assessed on type, but for your CRM, decision making and observed learning.
Clearly such a policy is designed to save money but also to put a stop to the negotiations between candidates and the company about which fleet they will join in an environment where DEPs onto long-haul will be in high demand and short-haul remaining an undesirable fleet to join for those with experience elsewhere.
By allowing 320 rated applicants to avoid a sim check it provides an incentive to apply for short-haul and gives no opportunity to negotiate a long-haul fleet since you only get a tick in the “eligible for long-haul” box during a sim check.