How much Simulator flying
Was wondering how often, and when, airlines put pilots in the Simulator to test them on unusual situations, emergencies, etc?
Is it six monthly , annually, when a possible fault (incident?) is identified?
Are these sim checks assessed as rigorously as line checks?
In ATC it has been identified from a review 5 years ago that we should be doing this. However due lack of staffing that was identified then, and has still not been addressed, we are unable.
I am interested to find what importance the airlines place on recurrent Simulator training, and if this is structured into the Operational areas.Any other pertinent info also appreciated.
Thanks.