Originally Posted by
BosoxH60
Makes a lot more sense with that explanation.
Are there any issues with FO/FO training? I’ve heard of some FOs being busted for not performing CA duties properly at other places...
For the checkride they put someone qualified in the CA seat. It used to be flight safety instructors, but now I think they’re in-house company sim instructors. So basically it’s just you and a competent resource in the left seat to utilize. Honestly for my checkride I felt like I wasn’t doing enough because I had them running the QRH, setting up the MCDU, all that stuff. It’s how it’s supposed to be while you fly the plane.
With that said, FO/FO initial training isn’t too bad, as once you’re rolling down the runway, PF/PM duties are pretty much the same whether you are a CA or FO. Know your flows and call outs and you’ll be prepared and won’t let your sim partner down.