Originally Posted by
elalets
If I understand correctly, when going to Indoc you already know your airframe. Do you leave Indoc knowing when you will begin class/simulators or when do you find that out?
Follow up, after completing all simulators, do you have an expected IOE start date? Or is it a blanket "you will be assigned we'll give you X amount of time notice prior to your first flight"?
You are asking a lot of if/or questions. They are all good questions. I think the answer is: All of the above.
You will learn how to check your sim schedule during indoc, which will give you a clue to your sim schedule. The sim schedule can vary however.
As for IOE, again it greatly depends on actual schedules. When availability of trips, instructors, and your place in the queue align, you will fly IOE. It's all fluid.