You are correct. Many classes are no longer bidding at recurrent for SIM sessions. The training department assigns the SIM slots based on pilot seniority.
I’m not saying this is good or bad rather, it’s what they’re doing. Essentially the most senior pilot gets the 0600 SIM slot with a 0430 show, next pilot gets 1000 with a 0830 show and so forth. What I have seen is the most junior pilot then get 2 days off to allow the first group to complete their SIM sessions and slots to free up.
Day1 of ground the SIM schedule is essentially handed out, you can arrange a swap if you so desire with someone that’s willing to swap.


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