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Old 9th Jul 2006, 08:49
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CX SO Job Security

I know this is a rumour network and therefore the question, as it was received by me as a rumour or 2nd hand info.

I was told that at CX, even on a Standby day, you could get called out for a Sim Session. If things do not go well, then this could very easily be your last day at CX.

Is there any thruth in this - I understood it in some way as almost being a kinda "Witch Hunt". (Very hard to believe though)

It was said that a SO would rather prefer to be called out for an Ultra Long London flight, than having to do that dreaded Sim Session...

Any insight into this?
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Old 9th Jul 2006, 09:34
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Basically true. S/O's calll in sick depending on the sim instructor/check captain, but the same goes for F/O's and CN's as well.
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So what is the retirement age for a bitter old tart who has never flown an airliner?
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Old 9th Jul 2006, 15:47
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Guys, get a grip. It's all over hyped....it's not that bad.
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You mean the pilots can get called out on a standby to do a sim check ride anytime on top of the bi-annual sim check?
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Old 10th Jul 2006, 15:34
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No it would be a crew up for someone else doing a sim check ride. I’ve lost count of the number of crew up Sims and 3 & 4 bar line checks I’ve done off reserve but they have all worked out OK. I can understand some people being nervous but I use them as research as to what to expect when it is my turn.
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Thanks man, that clears up the air
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