Originally Posted by
Geoffersincornwall
The quality of training is totally dependent on the quality of the instructor and his instruction. To achieve high quality the SFI/SFE needs to be valued, trained to a high standard, and given the recognition and respect by management that they truly deserve.
Happy New Year
G.
Amen to that!
It is a sad fact that, whilst this doesn't apply to any contributors to this thread
afaik, to be a Sim instructor just requires a relevant type rating. That it doesn't require one have any flying instructor experience, any role experience, any experience actually flying the type or any familiarity with the SOPs and Ops Man of the trainee's employee, is criminal IMO.
Just to re-iterate fortunately most SFI have way above the minimum requirements, but unfortunately not all.