Originally Posted by
Setopbug
Close. The FAA "ride" is not pass/fail. It's an observation. The new Captain is either in command of the aircraft or they're not. If they're not, there's some more IOE with an emphasis on that area, then another observation ride. Also, APD's or evaluators have nothing to do with the process. It's either a actual fed, or a QC in the jumpseat.
You can't fail it, because it's not a jeopardy event.
Another point: the observation is conducted during the trainees IOE (after a couple rides and 10 hours of time) It’s still a training ride. The observation is to determine if the trainee has internalized the Captain skills which she or he has received during sim training and IOE. If they have the QC signs a form stating the observation was completed - that’s it - no grading, etc. If not another observation is scheduled or it may be time to consider sending the trainee back to TK for some one on one work. I’ve been in both sides as the trainees LCP and as a QC. There is always a meeting of the minds after the observation.