Originally Posted by
multipilot
For you guys that are currently or have been in the SCM program, is there any particular knowledge areas that new guys are usually weak on? I'm just trying to figure out what all I need to study up on while I'm waiting in line. As I only have a few hours in turbine airplanes, I've been working on my ATP written and reading up on the Turbine Pilot's Flight Manual. I also have a bootleg King Air 200 training manual that I've been referring to as well.
Thanks!
I just came back from recurrent and had a right seater for my IPC.
He did quite well but i would say the thing that was lacking was crm skill. I've heard this from colleagues before. Its one thin to go through a course but to practice it properly is different. Here is a few basic things that could help SIC's
1. Read the checklist clearly, loud enough to hear and slowly enough so both pilots know what needs to be done. It's not a race.
2. DONT FLIP A RED SWITCH WITHOUT CONFIRMING WITH THE OTHER PILOT!
3.Ask the left seat pilot what callouts they want and stick with them, dont make stuff up as you go along.
Hopefully this helps. It seems like a great way to network and seriously, you can not have enough friends in the aviation industry.