Originally Posted by
TheWeatherman
This right here. After I got here I took all my SIM totals out of total time, even the E170 SIM which they said can be logged as such. Just too many headaches associated with trying to pass off SIM time as TT. Sure, it may be legal in some circumstances, but you need to know the regs like the back of your hand and you need to have ALL the documentation. I don't want to have to answer at some interview at a Major years down the line about some SIM entry years ago. Just not worth the headaches. And the few hours of time a SIM can add to your TT is just not worth it.
Now after saying all of that, if some SIM time can be used to get you past some entry requirement to Republic (like ME or IR time), then by all means do that. But then once you are in and past the checkride, I would take those away from your TT and just leave it as SIM time. Just not worth the headaches it may cause further down the road.
When I posted this I didn't realize where I was posting this. I thought it was in the Republic forum. So now where I know what forum this is in, my advice would be a little different then to a Part 121 new hire.
For GA flying, getting ratings, and the most small time flying jobs you should have no issues with logging SIM time as total aeronautical experience when legal. Just make sure it is logged correctly (i.e. serial number, etc.) and you keep any required documentation and you should be fine.