Originally Posted by
PurpleToolBox
Nope. I was out on MLOA for 7 months and had one day of sim training and then a maneuvers validation and LOE flight (757/767).
On day one they threw EVERY scenario at me in one four hour sim. I was braindead after that. The sim ride was in the training book and there was even an instructor guide for it. They gave me a Normal Takeoff, normal landing, abort, V1 Cut, SE Go-around, SE Landing, Windshear takeoff, in the pattern, and on landing, terrain escape maneuver, Critical terrain divert, NAT divert, flap malfunction disagree to a landing, crosswind landings, and taxi. I might be leaving something out. It was the hardest single event I've ever completed in my career.
Then on the second day I did a mini-maneuver evaluation, break, then a JFK-PHL profile LOE.
Two days. That was it. I thought I would be given more sims but I wasn't. Good luck.
Make sure you follow the USERRA rules and Delta's Guide for Military Leave and give proper notice and return when you are supposed to.
Dang! Thanks for the detailed reply fellas. The mil handbook is a good guide and I have been following it accordingly. I plan on alot of self study prior to going back before the fire hose you described above. Also, good advice to touch base with the training manager to see what to expect.
I am almost considering bidding the 7ER and maybe go through a month long initial qual in another jet, but I figure I can probably handle the quick spin up...hopefully!