Originally Posted by
BizJet
Yeah all the captains I've ever asked at both places I've been have always tried to accommodate me.
The FAA put out a NPRM a few months ago on requiring observation flights for new hires.
EDIT: Here is the NPRM. The comments closed in January. So I bet it's still in review.
https://www.federalregister.gov/docu...al-development
I have heard talks about what they are going to replace the 1500 hour rule with. One of the things that was mentioned was having new hires FO's fly a minimum of 250 hours on the jump seat and observing. It won't be loggable time, but will be a requirement if they are hired at 500 hours. The time on the jump seat will be considered "real world experience observations".