Originally Posted by
Pork chop express
From what I've heard from those in J2 SFO can be applied for 6 months after the final line check as long as you have the
factored hours, SIM was to a good standard and you have the recommendation from your base Capt. For those with the hours that
means around 10 - 12 months. I'm not in J2 personally but have friends who are who have achieved it during that time frame. 👍
The fact that there seems to be either mixed info on what is required or, there is a disparity between what the manuals say and what actually happens, does cause me concern. It would be great to hear from someone who has gone through the FO-SFO process in 6-12 months otherwise, I would have to base any decisions based on what the manuals say which as mesh has alluded to is an 18-24 month process.
For clarity - I don't for one second claim to be a sky god and expect a command within 5 minutes of getting in the door but it would be nice to make a somewhat lateral move.