Originally Posted by
cheyenne
In CQ recently, it was explained to me that the pilots going to the 717 will first go through md88 training and then do a 717 differences course. Really doesn't sound all that appealing.
That is not what was told to me by the 717 fleet captain. I emailed him personally to ask that exact question. The 5-day course is only for those already qualified on the 88. Newbies coming from the 767 for example, will go through a full 717 course.
That was as of a month ago at least. Things could have changed.