Sim ride is for people who fail the knowlege test and/or the cog test. If they think you might have potential. It also depends how desperate they are. We're not very desperate right now, applicants and especially from prior 121 and military.

IAD is very junior on the CRJ side. I cant speak for the ERJ side though, because it is a new base. Someone on that side will have to chime in. Either side you get, take it first chance you can. It is a pretty junior base IMO. Plus, I have a vibe from talking with people that the contract will be done by end of Dec. Vote in January. SLI might take some time though..