Originally Posted by
rvfanatic
Whether individuals prep, at least there is an opportunity to check actual flying skill with a sim eval. Maybe the company can make it tougher to prep with 10 different profiles randomly selected in the 737, 320, 757, 767, or whatever sim is available?
I don't think a sim eval is doing to accomplish what you think it will. Do you really see significant value in a 15-30 minute snap-shot of someone flying an aircraft (sim) cold that they've potentially never operated before? Climbs, descents, turns, various combos, an ILS - whatever. Most everyone who has attained the requisite experience to get to an interview is probably going to pass this evaluation. The small minority who may be weeded out by a sim evaluation will just as likely have that happen during their new hire training.