Originally Posted by
s10an
I am currently in training at TSA. I can tell you one thing you should consider. TSA have a very big problem with new hires busting the checkrides. They dont give you a lot of preparation before they give you 8 sim sessions. 2 attempts total to pass oral/sim. I would guess about 30% drop out because of it.
They are pretty desperate for pilots now, so they told us that anybody we know with commercial should apply.
Rumours are also that they might have to look for street captains soon.
If you can't get a handle on the plane in 8 sessions (9 or 10 if you fail the first ride), you don't belong in the seat. It's really that simple. New-hires aren't busting because training is impossible (although it sure isn't easy), they're busting because they don't have the experience to be flying jets.
As far as the whole "street captains" goes, I'm pretty sure that's already been blocked by past actions. CQFOs would be much more likely.