International Trader
You have got it wrong.
Before your check ride with virgin, you must have completed a 737-command endorsement. Eg: at ETA you fly 8 sim’s, the 9th is an endorsement check with an ETA instructor.
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VB check pilot is having a look at your general handling skills, airmanship, crew coordination and CRM. They don’t expect you to be an expert on the spot.
The standards re: one sim ride? Qantas only give one check ride, don’t they?
Get with the current times, I don’t believe paying for the endorsement is the right way to go, but lets face it, do you want a job or not.
If you are working overseas, well good on ya. Most guys I know want to come back, or as soon as they get holidays they are straight back for a few weeks. I love flying in Aus, and am happy to do what ever it takes to get a job.