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Old 05-13-2009 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetjok
FLMD11CAPT,
As an aside, I like LivingInMemphis' idea: "we could have voluntary proficiency sims that ACTUALLY ARE non-threatening to your training record or ticket? We could have proficiency events where the event is tailored to the self-perceived weaknesses of the crewmember and participation is actually encouraged (ability to schedule event on an R-day, with the ability to trade an R-day for the sim event - manning allowed). Why not work on getting something like that to happen. After all you are an MD-11 Captain... should be easy.

JJ
Ask and ye shall receive.......(except it looks like we wouldn't get paid to do it).

CBA, Section 11.O - Training General
17. Proficiency Enhancement Partnership Program
As part of its proficiency enhancement partnership program, the Company will offer the following additional training for proficiency (non-jeopardy training) at the pilot’s election. This training is entirely voluntary on the pilot’s part. The pilot shall not be paid for this training, nor shall it count as duty or a day of work for purposes of this Agreement. The Company shall make a good faith effort to accommodate a pilot’s request for scheduling this type of training, however, this training shall not be scheduled to create a conflict with any other scheduled activities. Should a Captain or First Officer taking advantage of this program encounter any significant performance issues that require training, (other than debrief), prior to his return to line flying, his case shall be referred to the TRB; Second Officers cannot require additional training as a result of participation in this program. The Company shall offer the following four types of training pursuant to this program:
a. ITU Audit
Pilots holding an ITU award may audit ground school, and select AST and IOE events, at the discretion of the training manager, before their training date.
b. Proficiency Enhancement
Up to two times per year but not less than thirty days prior to scheduled recurrent training, a pilot may request proficiency enhancement training.

c. Second Officer Basic Airmanship Proficiency Retention
Up to two times per year, a second officer may request basic airmanship proficiency retention training.
d. Scan Rides
Basic airmanship and instrument refresher training will be offered in applicable ITU syllabi for pilots upgrading to their first flying crew seat.
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