Originally Posted by
fdx727pilot
Almost no line 757 pilots, if any, have received the differences training necessary to fly the 767. Lack of sims means the training must be done in the aircraft, and the LCAs are having enough trouble getting pilots who actually hold 767 seats trained. The training involves a differences class and at least 2, but usually 4 or more legs in the 767 type assigned (LDS or CC.)
Although the original 76 guys who held 75 seats were activated into the 76 as soon as the 1st 76 guy junior to them completed 75 training. This was before we had any airplanes. In other words if you are at a base where the VTL does not exist you get Passover as soon as someone Jr to you activates in your seat. In my humble opinion the VTL was a give back of seniority rights. I know Tony disagrees, I hope he will chime in.