Originally Posted by
BagMan
It's speculation on my part ,but judging by their actions I'd say they are running out of sim slots at least enough to account for attrition/new hires, upgrades and regular qualifications.(PCs and PTs) This is why they need AQP and the MCO training sims. AQP moves requal from 6 to 9(+?) months and MCO sims open up a lot of slots for the East coast bases. So less slots needed and more slots available.
Sims in MCO will have to be negotiated in the new contract or via LOA. That's a fact. This gives the union a tremendous amount of leverage to get a new CBA signed.