Originally Posted by
UAL T38 Phlyer
I've heard the same, although I am frankly glad they are split. The "harmonized training' is as strikingly dischordant as Miley Cyrus without 'auto-tune.' I'm still trying to find my way around the cockpit---er, 'flight deck'---with two/three different layouts. It would be pretty chaotic if I had three more, plus two more engine types to remember how to start.
First, welcome back. I have heard the same comments you echoed about training. Unfortunately, the level of training is not an excuse for the powers to be to split the fleet.
The BAT is simply a money saver. While it has protected some in their domicile, it has stagnated many others due to lack of bids/laterals.