DEC into new airline, how difficult is it?
05-13-2022, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by PUNK
For those who got thier 1000 121 hours at one airline as an FO, say GoJet... And then become a DEC at Endeavor.
How hard is the transition?
How hard is the transition?
05-13-2022, 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
At my AA WO regional the DECs we’re somewhat resented by the training department and LCAs. Only two were good enough to make through without any hiccups I’m training that I’m aware of. The others had to redo portions of training or withdrew to fly the line as an FO for a while before trying the second time. Generally it wasn’t the aircraft/systems knowledge that did them in but it was headword/SA and failing to meet the expectations of FOM and general company knowledge
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05-13-2022, 07:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Otterbox
At my AA WO regional the DECs we’re somewhat resented by the training department and LCAs. Only two were good enough to make through without any hiccups I’m training that I’m aware of. The others had to redo portions of training or withdrew to fly the line as an FO for a while before trying the second time. Generally it wasn’t the aircraft/systems knowledge that did them in but it was headword/SA and failing to meet the expectations of FOM and general company knowledge
05-14-2022, 03:42 AM
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It can be a difficult transition. If they fly the same type as the previous carrier then it's hard to forget old procedures. If it is a different type then you combine learning a new aircraft while also learning a whole new company culture and policies.
In general, I see the most success from candidates with prior 121 PIC experience. Attempting it with the absolute minimum of SIC time to upgrade would generally be foolish.
In general, I see the most success from candidates with prior 121 PIC experience. Attempting it with the absolute minimum of SIC time to upgrade would generally be foolish.
05-14-2022, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by tallpilot
I see the most success from candidates with prior 121 PIC experience.
Originally Posted by tallpilot
Attempting it with the absolute minimum of SIC time to upgrade would generally be foolish.
Learning somewhat different flows on the same type isn't that big of a deal if you already know systems and you "get" the airplane in question. BTDT.
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