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04-03-2014, 03:45 PM
#371
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Joined APC: Aug 2007
Posts: 183
Right but why the over 800pilots for 71 airplanes?
04-03-2014, 05:07 PM
#372
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Position: CFIT cannot be logged as a landing?!
Posts: 142
Originally Posted by jackal24
We might have over 800 pilots, but with the average seniority pretty high (more vacation) and 117, we are still understaffed. They are begging for pilots to pick up flying right now, offering hotel rooms, positive space, etc.
04-03-2014, 07:57 PM
#373
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Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: Thrill Seat
Posts: 467
Originally Posted by exdashtrash
It has been described to me by instructors as a tendency for new-hires now to require more than the traditional 10 (?) sim lessons. That is where people are getting this idea of a high washout rate. The higher "failure" rate is a "failure" for the new-hires to get signed off for their check-ride using only the standard allotted 10 lessons. Apparently there have been some who are unable to pass on their first attempt but have been successful on subsequent attempts. These technically count towards a "training failure".
04-03-2014, 08:01 PM
#374
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Joined APC: Jul 2008
Position: Sleeping
Posts: 1,036
Originally Posted by FL450
When you have FOs teaching new hire classes with partial knowledge of the plane.... Well washouts will happen!
04-04-2014, 05:22 AM
#376
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Joined APC: Jun 2008
Position: Thrill Seat
Posts: 467
Originally Posted by Moonwolf
That's a pretty ignorant statement. You must not have known AP before he upgraded.
Not an ignorant statement when the entire back half of the class is previously typed and wondering what your teaching! But hey I'm sure things have changed for the better!
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