Originally Posted by
navigatro
How long is DC-8 F/E Training?
How long would you think a probie displaced to the panel can expect to stay there?
How many DC-8's are being retired each year over the next few years?
TIA
FE training: about 2 weeks ground, 10 sims, 1 checkride. When I went through, all of my newhire classmates on different fleets were up 'till 2-3 am studying, while I was sleeping. The "hardest" part was some of the sims, and that was only because for 2 hours, all you do are abnormal checklists! You finish one, and lo and behold, another yellow light! One good thing: we have great instructors!
How long will one be displaced? That is a million dollar question. I wouldn't think more than 2 or 3 years.
How many a/c to be retired? Another good question. I haven't seen set numbers in writing. 3 have been retired to KROW already this year, don't think they brought any out storage, but, I would expect quite a few retirements next year.