Originally Posted by higgi8f6

At PDT, for FO's we are given one extra day of training in the sim. During this training we do the steep turns and stalls signed off. Then we complete the normal recurrent training. Since we follow AQP, it's the normal three days of CQ. First day is all ground work followed by 2 days of 1/2 sim 1/2 ground. During the first sim we do a Maneuver's Evaluation (MV) where we do all the single engine approach/fires, circling, and all the other fun stuff where they try to kill you. Since, as an FO, it's part of your ATP ride the FO does most of the flying. We are told we are allowed 2 repeats, either 1 maneuver twice or 2 maneuvers once. If you complete a maneuver unsatisfactorily you are told right away. No waiting till the end to hear. The second day we do a LOFT scenario. I just went through it and honestly, the standards are the same as normal recurrent. Overall it was fairly easy.

The only catch is you are issued a full ATP and type but the type has a limitation stating you cannot operate as PIC until successful completion of 25 hrs of IOE. We had an SIC type before and so I don't really see how this is much different...

And I heard all the same rumors about PDT but after going through it, I'd recommend against it. You won't see a return on your investment. Also remember, regionals are hurting for pilots now anyways, they are not going to do anything to jeopardize losing a qualified crew member. They need you to succeed.