Originally Posted by
Cyborgmudhen
Currently in the 900 course; after sims, we spend a day and a half doing 200 differences training, 'just in case' we wind up having to fly it
Annnnnd so that when you upgrade onto a 700/900 (or, perversely, an E175) when you call in sick or take vacay you'll be paid -200 payrates.
That tiny little differences course costs very little compared to the massive savings on CA sick and vacation pay!!!
Can't blame Mesa for doing this.