Originally Posted by
MightyGem
That could have been dropped because it wasn't being used by pilots, certainly the ones that I've spoken to.
Didn’t NPAS sign an agreement with Starspeed for 30 or so IRs? This would be an odd investment if they have decided they didn’t need them - I know of some who moved there on the promise of an IR being paid for by the company and seeing it as an opportunity for personal development. Perhaps the real reason for dropping the IR requirement is that they can’t attract people with the right experience, maybe because pilots are always wondering which base will be next to close...