Originally Posted by
Ottopilot
There no reason why the new UAL can't train LUAL pilots at IAH in the 737. It's working pretty good so far. No need to spend money on DEN 737 training. Of course, IAH is full and they need more sims, so maybe they want some in DEN?
Sim time is not the issue, S-UAL can use the S-CAL sims and/or rent sims anywhere.
Prior to combined operations the training and checking of S-UAL pilots must be conducted by active S-UAL seniority list pilots as the old UAL contract remains in force during the interim. Unless some form of relief is granted, UCH will need to spool up to train and staff an entire duplicate S-UAL 737 training department even if they can use a xerox copy of the S-CAL 737 FAA-approved curriculum.