Originally Posted by
thor2j
I don't think this can happen as L-ual doesn't have a 737 training program setup. They were planning on using the established CAL program.
Yup, that's an issue.
Originally Posted by
Probe
Why would we need to duplicate a 737 training program for a few months? Why wouldn't UAL just subcontract this out to LCAL, including line training? Lots of the worlds airlines sub-out type ratings. I am sure we will be using CAL's SOP's anyway. Just a question.
L-UAL can use the CAL sims, and photocopy the CAL syllabus, but the instructors and examiners training L-UAL pilots must be L-UAL seniority list pilots per the L-UAL contract and the UPA. Until SLI occurs the training departments remain separate.