Originally Posted by
BlueSkies
I'm cuurently in the pool waiting for a class date. I requested the 747 because the HSV base works for me. Now after hearing all this about the 747 training I'm more than a little concerned. So the recurrent pass rate is 98.6%...they actually mentioned that number in the interview (I guess word has gotten out about failure rates?). Although they didn't specifically say what the number was for.
I saw someone mention that the initial pass rate is much lower, with many busts on the type ride. Any idea what the percentage pass rate is for 747 vs 767? I'm ready to do the work, but I don't want to walk into a type ride I'm not prepared for either. Thanks guys, this thread is a tremendous resource.
Let's just say that since you are only a CRJ-200 F/O, you are at an extreme disadvantage from the get go. You have no experience with leading edge devices or flying jets with engines underneath the wings, with the requisite pitch changes with power. Plus it's a 747, a HUGE step up in complexity and size from a CRJ and you will have to know not only the jet at a Captain's knowledge level, but you will be grilled on international and oceanic crossing regs and procedures. Good luck, you'll need it coming from a commuter.