All The Mpl Pilots Got Through Line Training In Good Time.
and rightly so, given that they had extensive CPT and FFS, more so than the regular candidate.
Have The Conventionally Trained Pilots Been Re-employed On Different Types?
Yes they were easier to redeploy due to a new type entering the fleet.
However those that had been trained to "Plane X" proficiency, and are now in a no-mans land as the Plane X deliveries have been suspended and another type is coming.
There is no fudge factor as there are no rules EASA/JAA as to what credits will be given to candidates re-retraing on another type. One national regulator is saying "Start Again".
All this cost money.
There are no public figures available, however just running the numbers as to hours at discount sim rates, in comparison to conventionally trained pilots, there is zero if not negative financial benefit.
I am just voicing the expressions of two mates of mine who happen to be in positions of responsibility in the training depts of differing european airlines.
Both poor buggers are scratching their heads, thinking how to get out of this mess delivered to them by boardroom/fleet planning decisions that have stuck them with lame ducks.
Both of these airlines are actively seconding crews to other european and middle east airlines. So I am sure you have heard the buzz out there.
Why change for change sake? It has not been thought through well at all, and once again the line schwein have to deal with someone else' feckup!
Where is the accountability?
Any Change To Improve Flight Crew Training Is Wrong
Is this an improvement when some youngster in the industry has forked out serious dollars for a licence that he cant fly anything other than Plane X? And finds oneself out on their backside?
At least with a conventional CPL/IR they could forage for anything.
