Just attended a similar 73' TR: 4 sessions fixed-based & 8 sessions full-flight. The majority of the students with this TRTO are low-timers,
but they have the option to add a 5-session Jet Orientation Course before commencing the TR. The majority of students opt for this - and they've had 1 (!) guy fail the skill test in the last 1,5 yrs.
Mind you - a UK skill test, but still...
So it can be done - did the TR with a 280 hr., 36 yr old guy in the RH seat who had finished his training almost 1 yr ago - and he passed to a good standard. He had taken the JOC - and was happy with that decision.
Maybe an idea for the b&gs in EKSP?
Cheers,
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PS - Pointer. did the course with ex-NewAir F/O, she's hopes she's got a foot in the door with Helios on 733 & 738