Originally Posted by
Purple Drank
Does a sim matter for someone with thousands of hours of jet time? No.
I think there is some validity to a sim for an entry level applicant. Even if a guy has the gouge, he still has to demonstrate some basic ability. Even if it's in a Frasca.
I'm not sure what a Frasca is.. I think that is what UPS was using back when. (Is it like a table top sim?) The UPS sim was done in an office chair with no vis of any kind and you had to fly an NDB course in and out... and they told you to pretend you were in a mountain valley and not hitting the sides. silly really, but I wanted a job and I played the game. Gloopy's post is spot on.
Back to the point though. I think if a pilot has 1500 hours, and has no ability, he has lied on his resume and that will come out somewhere in an interview. Yes, sometimes guys fall thru the cracks. Ill grant you that it has
some validity, but I wouldn't put it anywhere near the top of a list. jmho...