kebo2r

Hey guys. I just got hired as an FO flying a fleet of Learjets (31a, 45, 55). My class date is June 11, only a week away, at Simcom in Orlando. I have a couple of questions and any help or info is greatly appreciated!

1. The initial SIC for the Lear is shown as 13 days. Is that 13 days through the weekend or 13 week days? Is the training 24hr/day? Can't seem to find much in the way of specifics on the process. Trying to book the flights and hotel and not sure when to book the return.

2. Anyone with a similar experience have any stories? This will be my first time at a professional training facility such as this. Other than 141 school (MTSU both instructing and as student). I have 40 hours in the right seat of a BE20, but small aircraft other than that. Just curious as to what to expect. (1500total, 250multi)

3. Will they issue a high altitude endorsement during the training? It is listed as a prereq, but I don't yet have it and was told that it wasn't a big deal.

Thanks again for any help!

galaxy flyer

The 13 days is working days, not sure what SIMCOM's schedule is, but probably Monday thru Saturday. Sim probably runs 16-20 hours a day depending on student throughput.

You will have to get the high altitude endorsement; SIMCOM offers it at MCO, but you, or your company, will have to schedule and pay for it. It is 4 hours, they should be able to fit it in outside the LR course.

First week will be ground school, normal hours, and some procedures trainers. The second week, sims and check. Sim schedule could be anything. Business casual is fine, they will give you the required books and study materials on day one. It WILL be busy; you will a bit overwhelmed; you will leave with a LR rating.

GF

kebo2r

Thank you so much for the information! I guess I will give them a call on Monday and schedule the high altitude stuff and see when to book the trip back. I'm sure my head will be spinning after day one!