Originally Posted by
Alfred E Newman
All other things being equal (base didn't matter, rsv didn't matter) which aircraft is easier to learn? If one is easier, how much so?
The 737's are all the same so you only have to learn one aircraft, although there are at least 4 weight groups you have to learn.
The 757's are a hodge podge and its hard to get everything down. There are United 757-200s PW engines, Continental 757-200s RR engines, Continental 757-300s, old ATA 757-300s, 767-300s PW engines, 767-400s GE engines (and a 777 flight deck with 757 overhead panel). All have little difference or major differences. It got to the point when I flew the plane I actually had to think about the proper engine start procedure. If you are new and on probation it can be quite difficult especially when you spend most of your time in the Jumpseat as an IRO.
With all that said new hires have been flying the 757 since United started hiring in 2012. No one has been fired, that I know of, and the instructors, LCAs and Line CAs (The good ones) will get you through.
Great airplane but it certainly isn't easy to learn! At some point everyone needs to fly it or they will regret when its gone.