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Yes, if successful at interview you are invited for a sim-ride.
Sim-rides are usually carried out by airlines or by TRTOs on an airline's behalf. CAA are not involved as it is not a formal "Skills Test". However, it is obviously a test of your skill as a pilot and a crew member. Different companies may have different emphasis on what they want to see on the sim-ride. You don't have to be perfect but you do have to be good enough to convince them that you will pass a TR course.
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