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Old 05-23-2016 | 06:31 AM
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Is an MEI required in order to be a 121 Check Airman?


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Old 05-23-2016 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by V1Rotate95
Is an MEI required in order to be a 121 Check Airman?


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Not required in my experience.
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Old 05-23-2016 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by PermaFo
Not required in my experience.
As an atp in a 121 program you are able to instruct once qualified. No mei required... That doesn't mean u can instruct part 61 or 141/142. Only 121 instructruction.
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Old 05-23-2016 | 09:08 AM
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Part 121 LCAs are not considered Flight Instructors according to the FAA so, no...
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Old 05-23-2016 | 10:53 AM
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You don't need any CFI ratings at all, but airlines tend to prefer that check airman candidates have them for obvious reasons.

We used to do single-engine training in real airliners...
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Old 05-23-2016 | 10:58 AM
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I remember having to find my FOI written results to please our airline's POI when I became a LCA. CFI is not required.
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Old 05-23-2016 | 11:28 AM
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To my knowledge its not a requirement at envoy. When I interviewed all had current CFII and MEI ratings though and all keep them current afaik as well.
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Old 05-23-2016 | 11:32 AM
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Having a type rating and an ATP qualifies you to instruct in that airplane. At my company, they just require you take the FOI test.
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Old 05-23-2016 | 11:53 AM
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Might be a stupid question but bear with me.(coming from someone not yet at the regional level) How do you become a LCA? Is an opening posted and then applications accepted? Does it usually go to more senior people? Thanks!
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Old 05-23-2016 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 80knts
Might be a stupid question but bear with me.(coming from someone not yet at the regional level) How do you become a LCA? Is an opening posted and then applications accepted? Does it usually go to more senior people? Thanks!
Depends on the airline. Some post them, some are word of mouth. Best bet is to email your manager of training and let him know you are interested. Seniority has nothing to do with it, it is your record and referrals generally.
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