Originally Posted by Configbrain

I'm a Sim Instructor for AWAC,

Our failure rate is not 50%.

We are having completion issues. More students are needing more time to finish. Where it use to take 9 sim sessions is taking 12-14 now.

If we feel a student can not safely operate the aircraft then we do not sign them off. If they are close to passing we recommend additional training.

Additional training use to be hard to request because supply and demand allowed the company to get rid of people who didn't complete the sim in the 9 training sessions. However we are now working with everyone to get them through. One person had 2 failed check rides and passed on his 3rd attempt. Still here.

Additional training is not initially planned because we expect you to be be done in 9 days. So when you need more time, it's often 20+ days later because we schedule a month in advance. So 20 days later you come back for 1-3 days and then take your check ride.

Your paid the entire time.

That being said our completion rate the first time through is more like 50% however the pass rate on the first attempt is more like 70-80% right now.

To say we are not fair is a lie. If I feel that my wife and kids would be endangered with you flying the aircraft I'm going to recommend more training. If you crash 6 times on the day before your check ride you will not take your check ride.

We do not train FO's meaning we expect our FO's to show leadership, situational awareness and have a detailed understanding of the systems; just as our captains do. If you are not willing to take your job seriously don't come here. We have an awesome and competent flight group.

I have taught every ground training program we offer. If you study hard, take this seriously, ask questions and perform within standards you will be fine. If your struggling but showing us that you are trying then we will work to get you through training.