Originally Posted by
744driver
I don't disagree with the statements above and even the sentiment above, but how is the way Atlas training works any different than any other major airline program? All have changed to CBT-based instruction. And therefore the old-style lecture-based classroom work is obsolete in the industry.
I do agree the program is hampered by the complexity of our operations, the many different types of 747s in our fleet, and complicated by the shockingly disorganized company website...well, never mind, it is actually a good introduction to your life as an Atlas pilot...chaotic and stressful.
So, in fact, it is actually the best training in the world...there is nothing to see here, move on please!!
Having recently moved on, I agree that other airlines use the CBT method, but in my experience the Atlas CBTs were substantially worse than others in quality and current content. I know they are planning a new system and hopefully that will help. The program also needs to move out of the past and join the current airline training movement. Training someone for 2 months in the left seat and wanting them to "demonstrate captain authority" on a checkride in the left seat is ridiculous. Even worse is then only giving them about 2 hours of training in the right seat before sending them to OE. Train them for the job you want them to do. This was my experience at Atlas and it was completely different at my new job. Maybe the eventual move to AQP will help with that. That's probably on the same schedule as the 777s
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