BYMOMEK,
the point is that if the policy is there because of a new type A380/787 and obviously there are not qual'd guys then fine...the training program on a new type will be tailored as such.
But this $ saving racket of having guys who are sitting in the RHS of the 777 - who because the DEC recruitment was stopped at the time they joined - are now sitting beside guys from FR in the LHS who have less experience than them on the 738 never mind thre years on the 777...that's silly....actually it's greed.
On the 380 side we have FOs with perfect record who are going into their 7th year on the Bus - who because of FCI - are now waiting even longer ....just as a Capt junior to him from a different type now gets his slot.
We know that there is no pure seniority here because cross typing costs the union majors lots.
But the DEC is a $ issue ....the cost of which when it goes wrong is hard to calculate.
Point taken on proper training ...if you are signed off ...you are signed off BUT we have all done things after sign off that have been less than stellar where experience would have helped.
Separate point...if fatigue is a factor...how are we gong to look with crews doing 30 hours on board with 22 hours at hotel in DC if they determine it was a factor?
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Last edited by fliion; 9th Jul 2013 at 10:04.