In 2008 my upgrade was
7 FFS
1 FFS - Line check
1 FFS - Typerating by Civil Aviation
1 FSS - LOFT
optional 2 more FSS if the instructor wanted or if you ask, no questions asked.
100 to 150 hs with instructor on the right seat (2 to 4 months of flying)
1 Final Line check
Then you are on your OWN. Fair and simple. If you were an FO on the same aircraft you upgrade only 4 FSS. 70 to 80% success aprox
Now they change the upgrade course.
4FFS
1 line check
4 FSS
1 Line check
4 FSS
final Line check
1 FSS with civil aviation for typerating
1 FSS cat 2/3 with civil aviation
no mater if you were an FO on the same Type rating.
between 100 to 300 hs depend on previous experience. 2 line checks before final line checks.
A pain in the butt, after that you are a space shuttle captain. now 60 to 70 % off success.