Originally Posted by
blueballs
They don't close down the training center. The instructors for the most part aren't on the seniority list. The training center doesn't do much in the way of recurrent or upgrades during summer because of the increase of line flying, but that traditionally doesn't impact new hire training
The instructors all have to learn the new syllabus and take their check rides. They do that in August so there isn't much sim availability.